Matlock Credits CBS Justice

Matlock, David Del Rio and CBS

Matlock references Billy's absence 1 day after David Del Rio announces arbitration against CBS

Del Rio's attorney claimed that the actor suffered "substantial professional and reputational harm" after he was fired from the legal drama in October.

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Fired Matlock Alum David Del Rio Initiates Arbitration Against CBS — Report

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

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‘Matlock’ star David Del Rio fights back against sexual assault firing – lawyer claims he has bombshell texts: report

David Del Rio has initiated arbitration against CBS after they fired him from “Matlock” in October over co-star Leah Lewis’ allegation of sexual assault.

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Matlock’s David Del Rio Begins Arbitration Against CBS Over Firing — Report

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‘Matlock’ Actor David Del Rio’s Firing Sparks Legal Battle With CBS Studios

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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 final.

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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 network. According to multiple reports, the studio’s ...