David Del Rio is no longer part of the Matlock cast following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault, Us Weekly can confirm.

Del Rio, 38, abruptly exited the show after allegedly being involved in an incident on September 26 with costar Leah Lewis, Deadline reported on Thursday, October 9.

Us can confirm that CBS was alerted to the incident and began an internal investigation immediately. After the investigation, Del Rio was “fired and escorted off the lot the same day the alleged assault was reported [on October 2],” according to Deadline.

Us Weekly has reached out to CBS and Del Rio for comment.

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