Tyler Perry Faces $260M Sexual Assault Lawsuit Actor Alleges Harassment, Assault

Actor Derek Dixon has publicly accused Tyler Perry of sexual assault and harassment in a $260 million lawsuit, detailing instances where Perry allegedly groped him, snuck into his bed uninvited, and made persistent sexual advances despite clear rejections. Dixon, who appeared in Perry's BET series The Oval and Ruthless, claims these abuses occurred over several years and that Perry abused his power in the industry to exploit him and others. Perry has denied the allegations, with his attorney labeling the claims as fabricated. Dixon explained his decision to come forward was driven by a desire to prevent future abuse of actors and creatives and shared he has faced death threats and harassment since filing the lawsuit. Additionally, Braxton Demarco Wells, another actor from The Oval, has made disturbing allegations against a Tyler Perry Studios executive, accusing him of sexual assault and alleging a cover-up by the studio. These claims have raised serious concerns about misconduct and abuse of power within Tyler Perry Studios.