David Del Rio initiates arbitration against CBS over 'Matlock' firing
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Key Points:
- David Del Rio has initiated arbitration against CBS Studios after being fired from the series "Matlock" in October due to co-star Leah Lewis' sexual assault allegation, claiming the accusations are false and misleading.
- Del Rio's lawyer, Shawn Holley, stated that evidence including real-time text communications contradicts the public portrayal of the incident and was not fully considered before CBS took adverse employment action.
- CBS conducted an investigation, recharacterized the claims from "sexual assault" to "unwelcome sexual conduct," and stood by their decision to fire Del Rio despite his full cooperation and submission of documentary evidence.
- Additional evidence allegedly obtained by Del Rio's attorneys after the investigation will be presented during arbitration, which Del Rio hopes will restore his professional reputation.
