Martin Kove Investigated In 2024 For Alleged Sexual Harassment On ‘Cobra Kai’ Set

Martin Kove was accused of sexual harassment in 2024 on the “Cobra Kai” set … and Sony investigated and reprimanded the veteran actor … TMZ has confirmed.

The revelation comes on the heels of Martin biting his “Cobra Kai” costar Alicia Hannah-Kim on the arm at a fan conference, an incident he is since apologized for.

Our sources inform us in April 2024, an additional on the “Cobra Kai” set in Atlanta accused Martin of misconduct in a sexual harassment criticism.

We’re instructed Sony Photos Tv investigated the matter and whereas there wasn’t any bodily harassment alleged, the feminine additional voiced considerations about Martin allegedly leering at her and saying one thing that made her uncomfortable.

Our sources say Sony’s investigated the claims, with studio honchos speaking to the additional and others on set. We’re instructed Sony execs additionally talked to Martin and scolded him.

Deadline was first to report the allegation and ensuing investigation and Martin denied any wrongdoing, telling the outlet, “That is so weird because it was in April of final 12 months. If there was one thing to admit, I might be the primary to say it. Sony did ask me concerning the alleged incident, and I used to be utterly clear. It wasn’t true then, and it is not true now.”

Our sources say the investigation occurred in the direction of the top of season 6 manufacturing and Martin was by no means requested to go away the set. We’re instructed he was inspired to apologize to the additional who made the criticism.

A supply with data tells us Martin was utterly clear for the investigation and was exonerated.

TMZ broke the story … Martin was kicked out of a fan conference in Washington state over the weekend after Alicia instructed cops Kove bit her so laborious on her arm he almost drew blood.