CBS’s authorized drama collection “Matlock” has gone from fictional court docket battles to a real-life showdown between two of its stars. 

The stunning on-set incident turned public information in October when actress Leah Lewis leveled scathing sexual assault accusations in opposition to her former co-star, David Del Rio.

The community and “Matlock” showrunners reportedly took motion instantly after Leah Lewis dropped her allegations, resulting in the actor’s immediate exit from the collection. Nonetheless, David Del Rio is not backing down with out a combat.

In line with new reviews, Del Rio has enlisted the companies of a well-known celeb lawyer to show his innocence in court docket. Sources with direct information revealed he had retained Shawn Holley, a robust authorized practitioner recognized for working with Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, and different A-listers.

There have been no reviews of a proper lawsuit in opposition to Lewis or CBS; nonetheless, Del Rio’s determination to rent Holley showcases his intent to combat the sexual assault allegations in court docket. The LAPD additionally informed TMZ that there was no document of Lewis’ accusations.

In line with authorities, there was no proof that the actress had filed an assault report in opposition to Lewis. They famous that there was no document matching the date or location of her claims; nonetheless, her phrases have value Del Rio his job and status within the trade.

Deadline lined the sexual assault drama, reporting that Del Rio was fired on October 2, the identical day Lewis dropped her allegations. The incident allegedly occurred in Lewis’ trailer on September 26, days earlier than the actress knowledgeable the collection’ producers and CBS Studios.

The authorized collection’s showrunners took rapid motion in opposition to Del Rio, reportedly launching an inside investigation to seek out the reality. Sadly for the actor, the outcomes led to his immediate exit, and he was escorted off the Paramount lot on October 2.

Sources claimed Del Rio’s exit acquired the eye of higher-ups, as “Matlock’s” govt producer, Eric Christian Olsen, was amongst those that kicked him off the premises. Moreover, there was no hope for his character’s return, with the collection’ artistic group reportedly transforming the script to write down Del Rio off.

Following information of the TV persona’s exit from the authorized drama collection, his spouse fired again in opposition to his accuser. Katherine Del Rio posted and deleted a zoomed-in image of Lewis’ face alongside the phrases: “That is essentially the most disturbing human being I’ve ever met.”

Katherine’s shade continued in a since-deleted put up that mirrored Lewis’ response to the sexual assault drama. She shared an image of herself posing along with her mother and captioned it: “Mother is right here. We’re transferring ahead in love and power after what Leah did to our household. Thanks all for the love and help!”

She additionally thanked followers for his or her help, reiterating that she was transferring ahead in power. “Key phrase, power. Let that be the takeaway,” Lewis concluded.

Katherine’s fierce defence of her husband stems from their years-long connection. Like David, she has ties to the leisure trade as an actress and co-founded the manufacturing firm, Theatre Row Productions, along with her beau.

In addition to performing and producing, Katherine has made a reputation for herself as a chef. She as soon as revealed that she began a small cooking enterprise throughout her time in New York and landed her dream job in 2019 as a non-public chef for the Jonas Brothers.

The Disney alums weren’t the one celebrities Katherine has served, as PEOPLE reported that she had catered for different celeb occasions and music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach. Outdoors her jobs, Katherine is the proud mom of two stunning women: Lilliam Kellie Wallace Del Rio III and Coco Del Rio.