Sarah Hyland's Former Partner Matt Prokop Faces Charges for Alleged Assault on Girlfriend

Sarah Hyland Ex High School Musical 3 Star Matt Prokop Arrested for Alleged Assault on Girlfriend

Matt Prokop Victoria County Jail

Matt Prokop was arrested for an alleged assault on his girlfriend in his hometown of Victoria, Texas on Saturday, May 18, as confirmed by sources. Victoria Police were alerted by Prokop’s girlfriend after she confided in someone about the incident, according to TMZ. Although the couple had left the scene by the time law enforcement arrived, they were later involved in a reported domestic disturbance. Prokop’s partner claimed that he had pushed her and forcefully struck her head against an object, as stated by the police.

The officers at the scene observed sufficient evidence of injury to detain the High School Musical 3 star, Prokop, 33. He was taken to Victoria County Jail for charges of aggravated assault with a weapon and resisting arrest. Prokop was able to post bond for the two charges.

We have attempted to contact Prokop for his input.

Prokop has been accused of partner abuse before. His former Disney Channel costar Sarah Hyland, who acted alongside him in the movie Geek Charming in 2011, claimed that he was abusive during their five-year relationship, which ended in 2014. Hyland, now 33, alleged that Prokop once choked her, leading her to file for a restraining order soon after they broke up.

Sarah Hyland Ex High School Musical 3 Star Matt Prokop Arrested for Alleged Assault on Girlfriend

In court documents, Sarah Hyland claimed that Matt Prokop's grip was so tight that she couldn't breathe or speak. She said she was scared and feared for her life.

Hyland was so scared by Prokop's behavior that she asked her Modern Family costar Julie Bowen to come to her home on the night she planned to break up with Prokop. She stated in legal documents that Prokop sent her disturbing texts and voicemails, even threatening suicide, after they broke up. The court ordered Prokop to stay away from Hyland for three years.

During the time since the incident, Hyland has not shared much about what happened. When asked about it by Meredith Viera in October 2014, she responded by quoting poetry from Robert Frost and Dylan Thomas.

"People have to experience challenges to grow into who they are today," she mentioned, refraining from mentioning Prokop by name.

In 2022, Hyland tied the knot with Wells Adams. The two met when the former Bachelorette contestant reached out to her on Instagram, starting their relationship in 2017. Recently, Hyland ventured into reality TV by hosting Love Island USA on Peacock for two seasons before stepping down in March.

If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. 

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