Former Disney Channel actor Matt Prokop is facing serious legal trouble after being taken into custody in his home state of Texas. The ex-child star was arrested on Christmas Eve and is currently being held without the possibility of bail.
Christmas Eve Arrest and Serious Allegations
Authorities in Victoria County, Texas, confirmed the arrest of Matt Prokop on December 24. The charges against him include possession of child pornography and resisting arrest. According to reports from TMZ and local outlet Crossroads Today, Prokop was taken into custody for allegedly violating the conditions of his bond from a previous criminal case. The exact nature of the bond violation remains unclear at this time.
A Troubled Legal History
This is not the first arrest for the 33-year-old actor in 2024. Prokop was previously arrested in May 2024 on allegations of assaulting his girlfriend. In that incident, he was charged with aggravated assault against a family member and resisting arrest. The recent arrest compounds his existing legal problems.
Prokop's history of alleged abusive behavior extends further back. He was in a relationship with Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland in the early 2010s. In 2014, Hyland obtained a restraining order against him, citing both physical and verbal abuse. A court subsequently ordered Prokop to stay away from Hyland for a period of three years.
From Disney Fame to Legal Notoriety
Matt Prokop, who is originally from Victoria, Texas, rose to fame in the mid-2000s. He appeared in popular shows and films including:
- A guest role on The Office
- The hit Disney series Hannah Montana
- The role of Zara in High School Musical 3: Senior Year
His career has been largely dormant in recent years, overshadowed by these serious legal allegations. He is now awaiting the next steps in the judicial process from the Victoria County jail, where he remains in custody.
