Dylan McDermott Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Woman in 1991, Won't Face Charges

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Dylan McDermottwon’t be charged after being accused of sexual assault.

The worksheet concludes, “The allegation is outside the statute of limitations, therefore, an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence is not warranted and prosecution is declined.”

Earlier this year, McDermottspoke with PEOPLEabout his decades-long career in Hollywood.

The actor, whose breakout character inSteel Magnoliasled to acclaimed roles onThe Practiceand American Horror Story, wed actress Shiva Rose in 1995. They had two daughters, Colette, 21 and Charlotte, 12, butsplit in 2008.

“I really struggled,” said McDermott of losing his footingafter divorce. “But the cool thing is if you trust life and open yourself up to good things, good things can happen. Once I tried to understand that life will always take care of me, Maggie stepped into my life.”

“She took my breath away,” said McDermott, who proposed after seven weeks. “I knew immediately … she’s my soulmate.”

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And in the last few years, McDermott said he’s become more intensely focused on his “mind, body and spirit.” Said the actor, who is a pescatarian and doesn’t drink: “Health is so important, to take care of yourself, to eat right and think good thoughts.”

The rejection to prosecute McDermott comes days after the D.A.’s Office declined to file charges againstKevin Spacey,Steven SeagalandAnthony Anderson.

source: people.com