Former Disney child actor Matt Prokop arrested

Former Disney child actor Matt Prokop arrested

High School Musical Actor Matt Prokop has been taken into custody in Victoria County, Texas, and is now facing multiple criminal charges.

The now 35-year-old was arrested on Christmas Eve and is currently being held without bail in the Victoria County Jail.

His charges include one count of possession of child pornography, according to The packaging.

The outlet reported that the arrest occurred when Prokop violated the terms of his bond from a 2024 arrest, which had included charges related to aggravated assault of a family member as well as evading and resisting arrest.

After authorities reassessed the case, a conviction was issued for possession of child pornography.

Prokop first came to prominence as a teenage actor appearing in TV favorites such as Hannah Montana and The office before landing the lead role of Zara in Disney’s High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

He also starred in Disney Channel’s Nerdy charmingwhere he met his former co-star Sarah Hyland.

The two dated for a few years before breaking up in 2014 when Hayland ordered a restraining order against him due to physical and verbal abuse.

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