‘Matlock’s David Del Rio
Intercourse Assault Investigation Reopened at CBS
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It seems CBS is taking one other have a look at David Del Rio and his sexual assault allegation leveled in opposition to him by his “Matlock” co-star … as a result of TMZ has discovered the studio has reopened its investigation.
TMZ broke the information … Del Rio was booted from the hit present after the actor had been accused of sexually assaulting actress Leah Lewis on Paramount property again in October.
Now, a number of sources near David inform TMZ … the investigation was reopened previous to Thanksgiving … and extra events have been interviewed, together with David himself alongside his high-powered legal professional, Shawn Holley.
Within the fall, Del Rio was escorted off the Paramount lot and canned the identical day the criticism was lodged … CBS Studios confirmed on the time his character, a lead within the sequence, can be written off.
One other inside supply reiterates to us his character has been written off the sequence for future episodes and says “Matlock” is again in manufacturing after a pre-planned hiatus.
As we reported … Del Rio vehemently denied the allegation … and employed Holley. We hear the reopened investigation is ongoing.
CBS declined to remark as they don’t focus on authorized issues.
