Judge issues warrant for Columbus Short's arrest

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An arrest warrant was issued for former "Scandal" actor Columbus Short after he failed to show up in criminal court Wednesday.

Short failed to show up for a hearing in his domestic violence case. Short's wife was asking the judge for more protection from the actor after he allegedly choked her and threatened to kill her with a knife during a fight.

Since Short failed to show up, the judge issued a bench warrant. His bail was set at $60,000.

The actor was fired from "Scandal" in April due to his pending legal troubles. Short's movie credits include "Stomp The Yard," "The Losers" and "Accepted."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.