> At a Glance
> – Matt Prokop, former Disney star, was arrested Dec. 24 in Victoria County, Texas
> – He faces a second-degree felony for possession of child pornography and aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon
> – Prokop also faces four misdemeanors, including evading arrest and resisting arrest
> – Why it matters: The arrest revives public scrutiny of Prokop’s past abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend Sarah Hyland
Former High School Musical 3 actor Matt Prokop, 35, was arrested Christmas Eve and remains jailed in Texas on multiple charges, including felony child-porn possession and assault with a weapon.
The Arrest
A Victoria County Jail employee confirmed to News Of Los Angeles that Prokop was booked Dec. 24 on:
- Possession of child pornography (second-degree felony)
- Aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon (felony)
- Violation of bond / protective order (misdemeanor)
- Evading arrest or detention (misdemeanor)
- Two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation (misdemeanors)
He remains in the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office Jail; no court date has been announced.
History of Abuse Allegations
Prokop’s ex-girlfriend, Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, previously accused him of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.
According to court filings obtained by News Of Los Angeles:
- May 2014: Hyland alleged Prokop slammed her into a car and choked her during an argument
- August 2014: Costar Julie Bowen helped Hyland end the relationship
- Prokop allegedly threatened to kill her dog and burn down her house, prompting Hyland to secure a restraining order in September 2014
In a 2024 interview with Variety, Hyland reflected:
> “I don’t know if that part of any woman will ever be fully healed from that. It’s something that kind of scars her soul a little bit.”
Key Takeaways
- Matt Prokop faces two felonies and four misdemeanors after his Dec. 24 arrest
- Charges include child-porn possession and assault with a weapon
- The case echoes previous abuse claims by ex-girlfriend Sarah Hyland
Prokop’s legal troubles mark the latest chapter in a troubled post-Disney trajectory.
