‘Home Alone’ actor Daniel Stern’s prostitution solicitation case dismissed in California: report

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Daniel Stern, widely recognized for his role as the burglar Marv in the “Home Alone” franchise, is no longer facing criminal charges after a Ventura County case was dismissed this week.

What we know:

The legal proceedings against Stern ended on Friday, February 6, when court officials confirmed the solicitation case had been terminated, TMZ reports.

The actor’s legal team appeared in court for a scheduled arraignment, which ultimately resulted in the dismissal of the single misdemeanor count. 

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The charge originated from a December 10, 2025, incident where Stern was issued a citation—but not arrested—following a police sting operation at a Camarillo hotel.

Big picture view:

With the case now behind him, the focus returns to Stern’s professional work, following a brief period where the legal process impacted his current casting commitments.

In January, following the filing of the formal charge, Stern exited the ABC comedy pilot “Do You Want Kids?”, where he had been cast as a series regular, Deadline reports.

What’s next:

With the criminal case dismissed, Stern’s record is now clear of the misdemeanor charge. 

It’s unknown if the actor will return to active projects in Hollywood or continue his focus on his work as a sculptor and farmer.

ABC has already moved forward with recasting his former role in their upcoming pilot.

FOX 11 has reached out to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for comment but has not heard back.