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The entertainment industry is an industry of highs and lows. Film director, Tyler Perry is the latest example of that. Earlier in June, the film star was the subject of high praise after the release of his latest film, Straw which stars Taraji P Henson. And less than a month removed from its release, the film star is now being sued for sexual assault.
Tyler Perry Sued For Sexual Assault
Perry is being sued by Derek Dixon. An actor who appeared on Tyler Perry’s BET shows The Oval and Ruthless. Dixon alleges that the film director pinned him against the wall and groped him.
The actor is claiming that the “Madea Goes to Jail,” creator made several sexual advances towards him since 2021. Per a report from The Hollywood Reporter, there was also an instance where Perry tried to “forcibly” remove his clothing.
In another instance, the former “The Oval” star says that Perry tried to sneak into the bed with him.
“Before he knew what was happening, Dixon felt someone else slip into bed behind him and start rubbing Dixon’s body around his inner thigh in a highly sexual and suggestive manner,” Dixon’s attorney Jonathan Delshad, wrote in the complaint. “Dixon turned around and saw that Tyler Perry was in bed with him.”
The actor also says that Perry has a well-documented history of “exploiting” the male actors in his productions.
Dixon adds that Perry has : “been using his power and influence to molest, abuse, and sexually assault impressionable and vulnerable employees and actors who look to him for guidance and mentorship while pursuing their dreams.”
However, Perry is vehemently denying Dixon’s claims. In a statement released through hits attorney Matthew Boyd, Boyd says that Dixon is just an:
“individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam.”
Boyd also added: “Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.”
