‘Matlock’ Star David Del Rio’s Wife Slams Alleged Sexual Assault Victim

David Del Rio‘s spouse, Katherine, is sticking up for her husband amid allegations he sexually assaulted his “Matlock” costar Leah Lewis … calling Lewis “the most disturbing human being I have ever met.”

Katherine posted the fiery message on an Instagram Story Thursday, displaying a cropped photograph of Leah from a pic of the 28-year-old actress together with her mother. Katherine’s submit has since been deleted.

As we reported yesterday, David was escorted off the Paramount lot final week and kicked off the present as quickly because the allegations in opposition to him have been reported … in accordance with a supply with direct data. David has been accused of committing the unspecified act on Paramount property.

Thursday afternoon, Leah shared a pic of herself embracing her mom, writing … “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.”

That’s the identical photograph Katherine used for her blazing response.

David’s character, Billy Martinez — one of many fundamental ensemble of the reboot starring Kathy Bates — shall 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, wherein Matlock — performed by Kathy Bates — takes over a case after a younger lawyer claims she was sexually assaulted by a superior.