Dylan McDermott accused of sexual assault will not face charges

Dylan McDermott will not be charged after being charged with sexual assault.

56 years old American horror story The actor was charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 1991, but the lawsuits were denied because they are "out of time", according to a Los Angeles County Attorney Scorecard obtained Friday by PEOPLE.

"The reporting party alleged that she had been sexually assaulted by the suspect in 1991," says the worksheet.

The worksheet concludes: "The allegation is not part of the limitation period; therefore, an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence is not warranted and the prosecution is dismissed. "

"Mr. McDermott was informed of these allegations last year and hoped that the process would end exactly as he had," said a McDermott representative in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.

Earlier this year, McDermott spoke with PEOPLE about his decades-long career in Hollywood.

The actor, whose character of escape in Steel magnolia leads to acclaimed roles on The practice and oneamerican horror story, married actress Shiva Rose in 1995. They had two daughters, Colette, 21, and Charlotte, 12, but separated in 2008.

"I've really struggled," McDermott said to lose foot after the divorce. "But what's cool is that if you trust life and you open up to good things, good things can happen. Once I tried to understand that life will always take care of me, Maggie came into my life.

It would be Maggie Q, McDermott's fiancée for three years, whom he met on the set of their television series. stalker in 2014.

"She's been taking my breath away," said McDermott, who proposed after seven weeks. "I immediately knew … she is my soulmate."

Maggie Q (L) and Dylan McDermott

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And in recent years, McDermott has said he is more focused on his "mind, body, and spirit." The actor, who is Pescadian and who does not drink: "Health is so important to take care of yourself. eat well and think good thoughts.

The refusal to sue McDermott comes a few days after D.A.'s office refused to sue Kevin Spacey, Steven Seagal and Anthony Anderson.

According to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE on Tuesday, Spacey, 59, Seagal, 66, and Anthony, 48, will not be charged with being charged with sexual assault.