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Tyler Perry Accused of Sexual Assault in $260 Million Lawsuit


Tyler Perry is being sued for sexual harassment and assault.

Reading Time: 3minutesAn actor who worked on Tyler Perry ‘s drama series The Oval now claims that he was sexually harassed by the high-powered film and television mogul. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Derek Dixon, who appeared on 85 episodes of the BET show, seeks at least $260 million in damages. Dixon alleges that Perry took advantage of his power on set, subjecting his young star to escalating sexual advances that eventually reached the level of assault.

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