Matlock Vet David Del Rio Is Taking Legal Action Against CBS After Being Fired Over Assault Claims

The former Matlock cast member is fighting back.

Why CBS won’t rehire this ‘Matlock’ cast member

CBS confirms Matlock actor David Del Rio will not return after a renewed investigation, keeping the original firing decision ...
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CBS Reopens Investigation Into ‘Matlock’ Cast Member’s Firing

David Del Rio, who played associate lawyer Billy Martinez on the CBS series Matlock, was dismissed from the show in October 2025 after a co-star reported an alleged sexual assault incident to the ...
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CBS just officially replaced Matlock's first main character

Kathy Bates' outstanding CBS series faces major disruptions as Matlock accommodates a significant casting change following ...
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David Del Rio's “Matlock” Character Is Mentioned for First Time Since Actor Was Fired for Alleged Sexual Assault

Following his firing from the show over an alleged sexual assault incident, Matlock is addressing David Del Rio's exit from the series. During the midseason premiere of the CBS legal drama on Thursday ...