In a staggering $260 million lawsuit that’s sending shockwaves through Hollywood and the entertainment world, actor Derek Dixon has accused acclaimed filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry of repeated s_xu@l harassment, inappropriate advances, and assault spanning several years.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the lawsuit
claims that the troubling encounters began in 2019, when Dixon and Perry were
introduced at a public event.
Dixon alleges that Perry, who is best known for building a
billion-dollar empire with characters like Madea and producing hit shows such
as The Oval and Ruthless, approached him directly, requested his phone number,
and soon after, initiated contact that extended beyond professional boundaries.
Dixon was later cast in a minor role on Ruthless, one of
Perry’s series under the BET+ umbrella. But the situation allegedly escalated
in January 2020, when Dixon visited Perry’s Atlanta estate.
The visit, according to the complaint, involved heavy drinking,
after which Dixon was invited to stay the night in a guest room. During the
night, Dixon claims that Perry entered the room, climbed into bed with him, and
began touching his thighs suggestively. Despite Dixon’s clear rejection, he
says the behaviour did not stop.
The lawsuit outlines a disturbing pattern: Perry allegedly
continued to pursue Dixon even after being rebuffed, casting him as the
character Dale in The Oval while simultaneously sending him unsolicited, s_xu@lly
suggestive messages.
Some of the messages, now included as evidence, reportedly
feature explicit inquiries about Dixon’s s_xu@l preferences and direct
propositions. In one alleged message, Perry reportedly implied that Dixon’s
refusal to engage with him romantically was performative, suggesting that his
actions indicated otherwise.
One particularly alarming incident cited in the suit
allegedly took place later in 2020, when Perry, during a private conversation,
became physically aggressive, grabbing Dixon by the throat and making s_xu@l
remarks. Dixon claims he had to push Perry away physically.
The legal complaint accuses Perry of workplace s_xu@l
harassment, quid pro quo arrangements, and s_xu@l assault and battery. Dixon is
seeking $260 million in damages, citing emotional distress, reputational harm,
and professional setbacks stemming from the power imbalance and unwanted
advances.
As of now, Perry has not publicly responded to the
allegations.
This case, if pursued in court, could mark a significant
chapter in ongoing conversations about power dynamics in the entertainment
industry, particularly when it involves figures at the top of Hollywood’s
creative and corporate ladders.
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