US EditionTyler Perry Sued for Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Assault
- Actor Derek Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit on June 13, 2024, in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing Tyler Perry of sexual assault, harassment, and retaliation during their time working together on the BET series The Oval.
- The lawsuit stems from a relationship that began in 2019 when Perry offered Dixon acting roles and career opportunities, which Dixon claims devolved into coercive sexual advances and retaliation after refusal.
- The suit details multiple alleged assaults, including an incident at Perry’s Georgia home in January 2020 and a trip to Perry’s Bahamas island in October 2020, with claims that Perry used his influence to threaten Dixon’s job security.
- Dixon’s complaint includes ten causes of action, such as sexual battery and workplace gender violence, and seeks damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees, while Perry’s attorney calls the claims a scam and denies all allegations.
- The lawsuit is currently being examined by the courts without a scheduled trial date, and Dixon’s claims bring attention to issues of harassment and abuse of power within the entertainment sector.
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Tyler Perry sued by actor on ‘The Oval’ for sexual assault and harassment
An actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama “The Oval” has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his industry power to repeatedly sexually assault and harass him while keeping him quiet.
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Tyler Perry denies sexual assault claims in $260M lawsuit filed by actor in his shows
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Tyler Perry hit with sexual harassment allegations in $260 million lawsuit
An actor and screenwriter accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment, alleging in a lawsuit that the media mogul repeatedly made unwanted advances and sought to cover up an assault with an offer to develop a show.
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