Even though it just premiered, Matlock season 2 is already facing an unexpected but monumental challenge. It was reported that Matlock actor David Del Rio was fired over alleged sexual assault allegations , a shocking turn of events and bad news just a few days before the premiere of the hit show's sophomore season. The allegations, of course, are all alleged until proven otherwise, but if true, CBS and Matlock 's executives did the right thing by acting quickly and decisively.

Given that what they uncovered in their internal investigation was apparently serious enough to escort him off the premises the same day the report was filed, CBS and Matlock execs were left with no other choice than to fire Del Rio . Regardless, it now puts Matlock season 2 in a huge bind—one t

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