David Del Rio Moves to Arbitration Against CBS Over Matlock Exit and Allegations

David Del Rio has initiated arbitration against CBS Studios over his firing from Matlock amid sexual misconduct allegations. He says he will present real-time text messages and other evidence to contradict public characterizations of the incident, with the arbitration to be overseen by JAMS mediators. CBS Studios declined to comment on the arbitration or investigations, noting that Del Rio has departed the series. The internal probe followed an alleged incident on the Matlock set involving Leah Lewis, with the allegations later reframed as unwanted sexual conduct.