David Del Rio has employed Kim Kardashian’s lawyer, Shawn Holley, a number of weeks after being fired from the CBS authorized drama Matlock, Us Weekly can affirm.
TMZ reported on Wednesday, November 5, that actor, 38, has retained Holley, 63, as his legal professional within the aftermath of his abrupt Matlock departure following an investigation into sexual assault allegations. Holley’s shoppers embrace Kardashian, 45, in addition to Justin Bieber and Lindsay Lohan.
An alleged incident involving Del Rio and costar Leah Lewis befell towards the top of September. When Lewis, 28, reported it to CBS days later, Del Rio was instantly “fired and escorted off the lot,” Deadline reported on the time.
Del Rio has not publicly commented on the firing, although Lewis spoke out by way of Instagram final month.
“Mother is right here, we’re transferring ahead in love and energy. I’m in good palms,” she wrote on the time. “Thanks to all people for any sort of assist and care. Really, we’re transferring ahead in energy. Key phrase, energy. Please, let that be the take away.”
Matlock’s second season premiered on October 12. Del Rio’s character, Billy, was anticipated to be written off within the second half of the season.
Forward of the actor’s firing, Matlock arrange an emotional scene between Billy and Sarah (Lewis) within the October 23 episode of the hit collection. Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) had been distracted by her battle with Matty (Kathy Bates), and tried in charge Sarah for making a mistake in a case. It was Olympia’s fault, truly, and Billy got here to Sarah’s protection. “Cease gaslighting Sarah,” Billy advised Olympia.
Later, Sarah thanked Billy for “the best way you stood up for me with Olympia despite the fact that you’re so conflict-averse. The purpose is, you probably did it.”
Billy, for his half, acknowledged how his present of assist for Sarah had “meant lots” to her.
Again in Could, Del Rio spoke to Us in regards to the present’s paternity twist involving Billy and his ex. “I’m actually excited to see how Billy handles the work-balance with the personal-balance of all of it,” he shared on the time.
Lewis additionally addressed Sarah’s path on Matlock forward of season 2.
“I keep in mind studying the finale and hoping on the finish that Sarah was going to get away scot-free with this glorious victory,” she stated. “After all, the factor occurs with Simone and she or he may must take accountability. To be sincere, that is the place we actually get to see if Sarah can step as much as the plate for the factor that she has been begging for, asking for and dealing so arduous for.”
She continued, “You wish to get handled like an enormous canine. Effectively, begin performing like an enormous canine. I really feel like this season we’ll undoubtedly in all probability get to see her mature a bit extra on that facet. Her skilled win will not be over but.”

