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Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault by 'Madea Halloween' Actor Seeking $77 Million
Mario Rodriguez alleges Tyler Perry made unwanted sexual advances over several years and seeks $77 million, accusing Lionsgate of ignoring misconduct claims.
- On Thursday, Mario Rodriguez filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging repeated unwanted sexual advances and assaults at Tyler Perry's Los Angeles home, seeking at least $77 million and naming Lionsgate.
- After reading Derek Dixon's claims earlier this year, Mario Rodriguez says an Equinox trainer in Los Angeles introduced him to Tyler Perry in 2014, leading to an audition for Boo!.
- Court papers detail multiple episodes in which Tyler Perry allegedly rubbed Mario Rodriguez's inner thigh, reached into his underwear, grabbed his penis, and placed Rodriguez's hand on his genitals.
- Perry's lawyer Alex Spiro responded that the allegations are a `failed money grab` after a recent similar loss, while Jonathan Delshad cited texts and hopes a jury holds Perry accountable.
- This filing follows another suit in recent months and Derek Dixon, actor seeking $260 million, has had his case moved to federal court in Georgia, increasing Tyler Perry's legal exposure.
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Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking $77 million
Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
·Atlanta, United States
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Who Is Mario Rodriguez? About the ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ Actor Accusing Tyler Perry of Sexual Assault
Rodriguez accused Perry of making multiple unwanted sexual advances on him. He was the second person to come forward with allegations against the filmmaker.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in lawsuit
Tyler Perry has been accused of sexual assault in the second lawsuit this year from an aspiring actor who says the director used his power in Hollywood to take advantage of young men who want to star in his movies.
·Toronto, Canada
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