Stephen Collins allegedly confessed to molesting children during a therapy session that was secretly taped, according to TMZ .
Stephen Collins, an actor known for his role on the TV show, 7th Heaven, reportedly confessed to molesting three underage girls during a therapy session with his estranged wife which she secretly taped, TMZ reported.
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The New York Police Department is now investigating Collins about his alleged sexual contact with minors, TMZ reported. The NYPD is looking into cases involving at least three children, according to the report.
During a therapy session in 2012, Collins allegedly told his wife, actress Faye Grant, that over the years he had molested and exposed himself to at least three girls as young as 11, according to the report.
Grant secretly taped the confession on the advice of her lawyer because California law permits secret recording of conversations for evidence in case of a violent felony. She and Collins are in the process of a divorce.
TMZ said it had a copy of the tape with Collins' confession.
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On the tape, according to the TMZ report, Collins allegedly confesses that he had inappropriate contact with a 11-year-old girl from new York who was related to his first wife. He also allegedly confessed to exposing himself to the girl "a couple of times" when she was 11, 12, and 13.
According to TMZ, Collins mentions two other girls, one from L.A. and another from New York.
Collins played a pastor and father to several children on the family drama 7th Heaven. He has appeared on other TV shows including The Fosters, Scandal, and Private Practice. He has also acted in movies such as Blood Diamond and All the President's Men.
