Tyler Perry's accuser texted him for cash months before filing suit. Actor Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in Boo A Madea Halloween, is suing Perry for sexual assault. Rodriguez allegedly sent Perry messages last August describing severe health and money problems. He asked for financial help, saying he was sick, uninsured, and scared. Perry's legal team, led by attorney Alex Spiro, calls the lawsuit a seventy-seven million dollar scam.
Texts show Rodriguez contacted Perry again in November, thanking him. Perry replied warmly, telling him not to worry about paying anything back. Despite that exchange, Rodriguez filed the assault lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court last week. He claims the incidents happened between 2016 and 2019. This is the second such case against Perry, following a separate lawsuit from actor Derek Dixon related to the BET show The Oval.
The revealed texts are being used to question the lawsuit's motivation. Perry's side argues the timing proves it is a money grab. The case now involves public scrutiny over the conversations preceding the legal filing. These messages are part of the court record, shifting the focus to possible financial intent behind the allegations.
Texts show Rodriguez contacted Perry again in November, thanking him. Perry replied warmly, telling him not to worry about paying anything back. Despite that exchange, Rodriguez filed the assault lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court last week. He claims the incidents happened between 2016 and 2019. This is the second such case against Perry, following a separate lawsuit from actor Derek Dixon related to the BET show The Oval.
The revealed texts are being used to question the lawsuit's motivation. Perry's side argues the timing proves it is a money grab. The case now involves public scrutiny over the conversations preceding the legal filing. These messages are part of the court record, shifting the focus to possible financial intent behind the allegations.
