Stephen Collins Dropped From 'Ted 2' After Molestation Allegations
By THR Staff
Ted 2 has dropped Stephen Collins from its cast after audio emerged where the actor allegedly admitted to child molestation, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The 7th Heaven actor was released from the film as of Tuesday. The production did not offer comment on the news.
Entertainment Weekly first reported the firing.
In the audio recordings, posted by TMZ, Collins is allegedly heard saying that he exposed himself and had inappropriate sexual contact with three young girls. The New York Police Department confirmed to THR that authorities were investigating Collins.
"There is a formal complaint on file, and the incident is being investigated by the Manhattan Special Victims Squad," a NYPD spokesperson said.
Ted 2, the sequel to the hit 2012 Seth MacFarlane comedy, is set for release on June 26, 2015.
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