Disney Channel star Matt Prokop arrested on child pornography charge

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Former Disney Channel star Matt Prokop has been in arrested in Texas.

According to reports from TMZ and People, the 35-year-old actor was arrested on Christmas Eve and is currently being held in Victoria County jail without the possibility of bail.

I read the news on Friday – apparently, Prokop was first brought in for breaking the terms of his release, and then for actually trying to avoid and fight the police when they tried to arrest him.

Crossroads Today reports that a charge of possessing or distributing child pornography was added on December 31st after a warrant was issued.

The Daily Mail reached out to both Prokop’s rep and Victoria County Jail for comment.

In May 2024, Prokop was arrested in his home state of Texas following reports of an assault on his girlfriend.

Police reported that during a weekend trip, a woman claimed to a third party that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Prokop.

About an hour later, officers were called to a different location where they discovered Prokop and his girlfriend following a reported disturbance.

The investigation revealed that Prokop allegedly pushed the woman and hit her head, causing injuries serious enough to lead to his arrest.

Prokop reportedly tried to pull away from officers and run as they arrested him.

Before that, his ex-girlfriend and former co-star on Disney, Sarah Hyland, who is now 35 years old, had obtained a restraining order against him.

The actors began dating in 2008 and were together for six years. They first met while auditioning for High School Musical 3: Senior Year, where he had a role as Jimmie.

He acted alongside the actress in a 2012 episode of Modern Family, and also appeared in the films Geek Charming (2011), Struck by Lightning (2012), and April Apocalypse (2013).

Prokop was also credited as a producer on her 2015 movie See You In Valhalla.

Hyland said Prokop was verbally and physically abusive throughout their four-year relationship. She ended things with the help of her Modern Family co-star, Julie Bowen, who played her onscreen mother.

In court documents, she described an event where Prokop supposedly forced her against a car and choked her.

Hyland stated in court papers that the person held him so tightly he couldn’t breathe or talk, and he genuinely feared for his life.

In August 2014, after entering rehab, Prokop’s treatment center contacted someone to share concerns about his mental health upon release and suggested obtaining a restraining order against him.

In September, a court issued a temporary restraining order against Hyland, which was made permanent the following month. This order required him to stay at least 300 feet away from her and her dog.

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2026-01-11 00:05