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(NewsNation) — “Matlock” actor David Del Rio was fired from the show following an investigation into a sexual assault allegation, according to Deadline.

Sources told Deadline that the alleged incident occurred on Sept. 26 and involved series regular Leah Lewis.

An internal investigation was completed on Oct 2. Del Rio was fired and escorted off the Paramount lot.

On the show, Del Rio played first-year associate Billy Martinez and was often paired up with Lewis’ character, Sarah Franklin, wh

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