Actor Derek Dixon sued media mogul Tyler Perry for over 260 million dollars in Los Angeles court. Dixon appeared on 85 episodes of Perry's BET show The Oval and claims the filmmaker forced unwanted sexual contact. The lawsuit accuses Perry of harassment and professional threats during their working relationship. Dixon says Perry offered better roles in exchange for sexual favors and punished him for refusing. Perry's attorney denies all claims and calls the lawsuit a money grab.
Perry met Dixon at a party during 2019 and offered him acting work afterward. Dixon received roles on Ruthless before landing his bigger part on The Oval series. The actor claims Perry sent inappropriate text messages asking about sexual encounters. Perry allegedly assaulted Dixon multiple times and entered his guest room without permission. Dixon moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles to escape the harassment but eventually quit the show.
The 55-year-old Perry built a massive entertainment empire through his Madea movies and television productions. Perry's attorney Matthew Boyd said Dixon planned to scam the famous filmmaker from the beginning. Dixon filed complaints with federal employment officials before taking legal action. The case seeks financial damages for the alleged sexual misconduct and career interference. Perry has worked on major Hollywood films and operates one of America's largest production companies.
Perry met Dixon at a party during 2019 and offered him acting work afterward. Dixon received roles on Ruthless before landing his bigger part on The Oval series. The actor claims Perry sent inappropriate text messages asking about sexual encounters. Perry allegedly assaulted Dixon multiple times and entered his guest room without permission. Dixon moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles to escape the harassment but eventually quit the show.
The 55-year-old Perry built a massive entertainment empire through his Madea movies and television productions. Perry's attorney Matthew Boyd said Dixon planned to scam the famous filmmaker from the beginning. Dixon filed complaints with federal employment officials before taking legal action. The case seeks financial damages for the alleged sexual misconduct and career interference. Perry has worked on major Hollywood films and operates one of America's largest production companies.
