Tyler Perry Is Being Sued For Sexual Assault
Actor and Director, Tyler Perry, is facing sexual assault, harassment, and retaliation accusations from “The Oval” television show actor, Derek Dixon.
Derek Dixon Sues Tyler Perry For Sexual Assault
According to People Magazine, Derek Dixon filed a lawsuit against Perry in Los Angeles for $260 million on Friday, June 13.
Dixon is accusing Perry of promising him creative career advancement and opportunities such as casting him in his shows and producing his pilot, only to subject him to escalating sexual harassment, battery, assault, and professional retaliation.
The complaint also states that in January 2020, Perry sexually assaulted him at Perry’s Atlanta home, where he had too much to drink, and ended up sleeping in a guest room.
The following month, Dixon says Perry offered him a series role on ‘The Oval’ and also alleges that before his small role on ‘Ruthless’, Perry often texted him sometimes with suggestive advances, but also that he wanted to find Dixon a job and change his life. Photos of alleged text messages can be viewed HERE.
When Dixon did not reciprocate Mr. Perry’s unwanted advances, he stated that Perry made it clear that if he ignored him or failed to engage in his sexual advances, Dixon’s character would ‘die’ in the next season.
And that’s what happened, Dixon’s character ‘Dale’ was shot four times in the chest at the end of his first season on ‘The Oval. ‘ Dixon stated that Perry always held this over Mr. Dixon’s head, implying that ‘Dale’ would survive if Dixon kept Perry happy.'”
Tyler Perry Responds To Sexual Assault Allegations
Perry has referred to accusations as “fabricated claims” and refuted them.
Tyler’s attorney, Matthew Boyd, stated,
“This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.”
UPDATE: Derek Dixon Speaks Out Following Tyler Perry Lawsuit Claims
Derek Dixon breaks his silence during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The actor described going public with allegations as “terrifying” but necessary.
Since the filing, Dixon says he has received a mix of threats and support, which he says “is why people, especially men, don’t come forward.”
“I couldn’t just let him get away with this. Everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have s*x with them.”
Derek Dixon is suing Perry for $260 million.
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