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David Del Rio Challenges CBS Firing Over Allegations

3/5/2026

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Story summary
  • David Del Rio, the Matlock actor, has initiated arbitration against CBS Studios after being fired from Matlock over sexual assault allegations.
  • His attorney, Shawn Holley, says Del Rio will present evidence, including text communications, to counter the allegations.
  • CBS has not commented on the arbitration.
  • The allegations were initially described as sexual assault but were later revised to "unwanted sexual conduct."
  • Del Rio's departure from Matlock was confirmed.