Matt Prokop’s ex-girlfriend has claimed that the former actor subjected her to “years of abuse” after the actor was arrested on child pornography charges.
“After years of abuse, the effects are still very real and continue to impact my life,” Prokop’s ex Lucy, who claims to be the victim of the complaint, told Page Six in a statement on Sunday.
“I am currently taking time to heal in private, with the support of my closest friends and family. Taking this time does not make his actions any less serious or harmful,” added Lucy, who was previously engaged to Prokop.
“Being young myself, I didn’t really understand the seriousness of the incident. No amount of time will make his actions any less serious or harmful.”
As Page Six previously reported, Prokop was arrested and is currently being held without bail on multiple charges, including possession of child pornography.
TMZ reported that the “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” star, 35, was arrested and taken into custody in Victoria County, Texas, on December 24, 2025.
Mr. Prokop is also charged with two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation, as well as resisting arrest.
More than a decade ago, Prokop’s ex Sarah Hyland accused him of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.
According to court documents obtained by Page Six in May 2014, the “Modern Family” actress, also 35, claimed that Prokop slammed her into a car and strangled her during an argument.
After the “Nerd Charming” co-stars broke up, Prokop allegedly threatened to kill Ms. Hyland’s dog and set her house on fire.
She was later issued with a restraining order against her ex-girlfriend and Mr Prokop was ordered to stay away from Highland for three years.
After Prokop was arrested in 2024 for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Hyland revealed that his past abusive relationship was still a “trigger.”
“(PTSD) keeps you in that abused place of your soul, where you keep thinking it’s your fault, and you could have done better, you could have gotten out of it sooner, you could have told people,” she told Variety at the time.
Hyland also acknowledged that she may never be “completely healed” from the abuse.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
