David Del Rio Fights Back Against CBS Over Matlock Firing

0:00It's March 5th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Actor David Del Rio has started arbitration against CVS studios over his firing from the show Matlock. The 30-year-old was let go last October after his co-star Leah Lewis accused him of assaulting her on the Paramount lot. Del Rio denies the claims and says the allegations were false and damaging to his career. Earlier this week, his lawyer Sean Holley explained that Del Rio plans to share text messages and other evidence that contradict the story. She noted this proof was not fully reviewed before he was removed from the series. CVS had escorted him off-set and wrote his character out of upcoming episodes. The network investigated the complaint and even reopened the case last November, interviewing Del Rio with his lawyer present and others involved. They reportedly shifted the claim from assault to unwelcome conduct but still did not bring him back despite his cooperation. Meanwhile, sources say CVS asked Del Rio to stay quiet and not contact his team during

1:02the probe, though studio insiders deny blocking his. Representation, last month he pushed for the findings to be released publicly. Matlock premiered last September, took a short break, resumed filming and was just renewed for a third season. Del Rio has family support from his wife and two young daughters as this legal fight moves forward. This CNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Your pillow. Your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.