Actor David Del Rio fired from ‘Matlock’ over alleged sexual assault of co-star

David Del Rio was accused of assaulting co-star Leah Lewis (right) on Paramount property, sources told Deadline on Thursday. Photo: Handout

Matlock star David Del Rio has reportedly been fired from the show after allegedly sexually assaulting a co-star.

Del Rio, 38, was accused of assaulting Leah Lewis on Paramount property, sources told Deadline on Thursday. The alleged incident occurred on Sept 26.