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CBS Fires Matlock Actor David Del Rio Over Sexual Assault Allegation

An Oct. 2 report prompted an internal review, with production continuing toward the Oct. 12 Season 2 premiere.

Overview

  • Reports say the alleged incident occurred on Sept. 26 and involved co-star Leah Lewis.
  • Del Rio was escorted off the Paramount lot and terminated the day the report was made on Oct. 2, with executive producer Eric Christian Olsen among those present, according to multiple outlets.
  • His character, Billy Martinez, will be written out of future episodes, though completed episodes featuring him will still air, including Sunday’s season opener.
  • Filming continued until a pre-planned hiatus after roughly half of Season 2 was completed, with work set to resume after Thanksgiving.
  • CBS Studios confirmed Del Rio’s exit but declined further comment, and no criminal charges or law-enforcement involvement have been publicly disclosed.