Actor Derek Dixon filed a lawsuit against TV producer Tyler Perry for $260 million. Dixon claims Perry sexually assaulted him during work on two shows called The Oval and Ruthless. The actor says Perry used his power to create sexual pressure and harassment. Dixon states Perry promised him a good acting career but attacked him when he said no to sexual advances. Perry made threats about ending Dixon's character if he did not cooperate with sexual demands.
Perry's lawyer denies all claims and calls the lawsuit fake. The attorney Matthew Boyd says Dixon tried to trick Perry into giving him money. Boyd told reporters that Perry will fight the false accusations in court. Dixon met Perry at a work party in Atlanta back in 2019. The two men talked about acting jobs over many months after their first meeting.
Dixon says Perry made sexual comments and wanted a relationship with him. Perry gave Dixon roles on his TV shows after they started talking. Dixon claims Perry told him his character would die if he ignored sexual advances. The actor says Perry attacked him in a trailer on the TV set. Dixon left his job to escape the harassment and turned down writing work from Perry.
Perry's lawyer denies all claims and calls the lawsuit fake. The attorney Matthew Boyd says Dixon tried to trick Perry into giving him money. Boyd told reporters that Perry will fight the false accusations in court. Dixon met Perry at a work party in Atlanta back in 2019. The two men talked about acting jobs over many months after their first meeting.
Dixon says Perry made sexual comments and wanted a relationship with him. Perry gave Dixon roles on his TV shows after they started talking. Dixon claims Perry told him his character would die if he ignored sexual advances. The actor says Perry attacked him in a trailer on the TV set. Dixon left his job to escape the harassment and turned down writing work from Perry.
