Actor Files $260M Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry

Actor Derek Dixon has filed a $260 million lawsuit against filmmaker Tyler Perry, accusing him of repeated sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation during their professional relationship. Dixon alleges that Perry used his power and influence to coerce a sexual relationship, including unwanted advances, making sexually explicit propositions, and physically groping him after a night of drinking at Perry's home. The lawsuit claims Perry promised career advancement in exchange for a sexual relationship and continued to harass Dixon through suggestive texts and professional retaliation when Dixon rejected his advances. Perry has strongly denied the allegations, with his lawyer calling the claims a fabricated scam intended to extort money. The accusations span work on Perry's BET series The Oval and Ruthless, where Dixon was cast and subjected to escalating misconduct. The case highlights serious allegations of abuse of power and workplace sexual harassment against the Hollywood mogul.