On October 9, Deadline confirmed that actor David Del Rio has been fired from the CBS hit legal drama Matlock following an investigation into a sexual assault allegation. Per the outlet, the alleged incident occurred last month, on September 26, and involved fellow series regular Leah Lewis . A few days later, on October 2, the alleged assault was reported, an internal investigation was carried out by the studio, and Del Rio was dismissed, as well as escorted from set. Per reports, Matlock executive producer Eric Christian Olsen was among those who escorted Del Rio from set. But what could Del Rio's sudden exit and the scandal around it mean for the CBS revival?

What Will Happen to David Del Rio's Character in 'Matlock'?

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On the show, Del Rio, who's also

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