CBS is said to be laying down the law.

“Matlock” star David Del Rio has reportedly been fired from the Kathy Bates-led legal drama following a sexual assault allegation against him, per Entertainment Weekly .

After the alleged incident was first reported, CBS was said to have launched an internal investigation that ultimately concluded with Del Rio, 38, being booted from the show, according to the outlet. 8

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The series, however, continued filming after Del Rio’s exit and will still take a previously planned hiatus after the current season’s first half concludes later this month.

As for Del Rio’s “Matlock” character Billy Martinez, he will reportedly be written out of future episodes – although sources confirmed to EW that he will still appear in episodes that were already comp

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