The actor was originally charged in 2018 after he allegedly booked a car to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old for sex while filming in Salt Lake City.
Prosecutors said Westmoreland was using Grindr, a gay dating app, and thought he was talking to a young boy with plans to bring him back to his hotel room. Instead, he had actually been communicating with an undercover police officer while he was sending and asking for pornographic photos, according to his arrest affidavit.
Westmoreland’s lawyer claimed that the actor was aware the entire time that he was talking to an adult and thought they were roleplaying, according to TMZ.“Given the nature of the charges and our responsibility for the welfare of employed minors, we have released him from his recurring role and he will not be returning to work on the series which wraps production on its third season next week,” the company said in a statement.
Beyond “Andi Mack,” Westmoreland also appeared in shows like “S.W.A.T.,” “Better Call Saul,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Scandal” and “Gilmore Girls.”Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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