‘Matlock’ star David Del Rio fights back against sexual assault firin #Celebrity #Hollywood #Shorts

David Del Rio has initiated arbitration against CBS after they fired him from “Matlock” in October over co-star Leah Lewis’ allegation of sexual assault.
“David Del Rio has initiated arbitration against CBS Studios to address false and misleading allegations that caused substantial professional and reputational harm,” Shawn Holley, a lawyer for the actor, told Page Six in a statement on Wednesday.
“At the arbitration, Mr. Del Rio will present real-time text communications and evidence that directly contradicts prior public characterizations of the interaction at issue,” the statement continued. “This evidence was not fully considered before adverse employment action was taken.”
The statement concluded, “Mr. Del Rio looks forward to resolving this matter through the appropriate legal forum and has faith that a full evidentiary review will establish the truth and restore his professional reputation.”
According to TMZ, Del Rio hired Holley and the investigation was reopened — though CBS stood by their decision to fire the actor.
Sources told the outlet on Wednesday that Del Rio “fully cooperated” with the investigation — and the reopened investigation — as well as submitted “documentary evidence supporting his position,” to no avail.
Per the outlet’s sources, CBS re-characterized the claims from “sexual assault to unwelcome sexual conduct” following the investigation. Sources for TMZ also claimed the network asked that he “remain silent” and refrain from reaching out to his representatives or lawyers throughout the process.
A studio source, however, claimed David wasn’t denied legal representation during the process, per TMZ.

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