‘Matlock’s Leah Lewis Speaks Out After Costar Booted for Alleged Sexual Assault

“Matlock” star Leah Lewis is talking out after her costar David Del Rio bought kicked off the CBS present … for allegedly sexually assaulting her.

The actress stated, “Mom is here, we’re moving forward in love and strength. I’m in good hands. Thank you to everybody for any kind of support and care. Truly, we’re moving forward in strength. Key word, strength. Please, let that be the take away.”

A supply with direct data instructed TMZ … David was escorted off the Paramount lot final week as quickly because the allegations had been reported.

We hear the incident allegedly occurred on Paramount property. According to Deadline, it allegedly occurred September 26.

David’s character, Billy Martinez — one of many major ensemble of the reboot starring Kathy Bates — will likely be instantly written off, CBS Studios confirmed. He’s appeared in 20 episodes.

Coincidentally, the authorized drama made sexual assault a theme in its third episode of the primary season, through which Matlock — performed by Kathy — takes over a case after a younger lawyer claims she was sexually assaulted by a superior.