Tyler Perry Faces $260M Sexual Assault Lawsuit After Actor Derek Dixon’s Allegation

 

Filmmaker Tyler Perry is at the center of global attention after being personally served a sexual assault lawsuit at his $100 million Georgia estate. Actor Derek Dixon, who worked with Perry on The Oval, has accused the producer of sexual assault, harassment, and battery. Perry’s legal team has dismissed the allegations as a “scam,” vehemently denying the claims.

The lawsuit, seeking $260 million in damages, alleges Perry engaged in unwanted advances, inappropriate messages, and physical contact during and after their professional collaboration. In his first on-camera interview, Dixon shared feelings of shame and fear of career retaliation, which he says delayed his decision to come forward. The case has ignited widespread media coverage and public debate. Perry and his studios remain named in the suit, with his legal team comparing the accusations to a fabricated setup.

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