Disney Channel Has Fired Actor Stoney Westmoreland From His Recurring Role On Its Andi Mack Series After His Arrest For Attempting To Arrange A Sexual Encounter With A 13-year-old In Utah, According To Reports.
Westmoreland, who plays the family grandfather on the network’s hit family comedy-drama TV series, was arrested by Salt Lake police on December 14. Disney immediately cut ties with the actor, according to Variety.
“Stoney Westmoreland, an actor working on the series ‘Andi Mack,’ was arrested in Salt Lake City today,” Disney Channel said in a statement. “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.”
Prosecutors said that Westmoreland used a dating app to arrange a meeting with a 13-year-old. He also allegedly asked the child to send nude photos and talked about performing sexual acts if they met. According to court documents, the actor sent nude photos of himself. – READ MORE