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Tyler Perry Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault, Battery by ‘The Oval’ Actor

Tyler Perry has been sued for sexual harassment and assault by Derek Dixon, an actor on 'The Oval' and 'Ruthless.'

According to the lawsuit filed on Friday in Los Angeles, which was obtained by Rolling Stone, Dixon accused Perry of “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.” The actor is suing is Perry for $260 million over alleged sexual harassment, assault and retaliation, among other claims of misconduct in the workplace. Dixon further claims that because the defendants “took no action to prevent further assault or harassment,” he was forced to quit the last season of The Oval, resulting in him losing out on around $400,000.

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