Actor Derek Dixon Details $260M Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry

Actor Derek Dixon, who appeared on Tyler Perry's TV series 'The Oval,' has publicly detailed allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Perry in a $260 million lawsuit filed in June 2025. Dixon alleges that in January 2020, after being invited to Perry's Atlanta home and consuming alcohol, Perry climbed into bed with him and made unwanted advances, including rubbing his leg, which Dixon immediately rejected. He claims that Perry used his power and fame to perpetrate repeated unwanted advances and retaliation, leading Dixon to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2024 before leaving the show. Dixon expressed in an ABC News interview the emotional impact of losing control over one's body, emphasizing the severity of the experience and his desire to protect future actors from similar situations. Perry's representatives have dismissed the lawsuit as a scam, asserting confidence that the claims will fail, while Dixon remains steadfast in his accusations. The full interview with Dixon aired on ABC News, shedding further light on the serious allegations against the media mogul and raising important questions about power dynamics and workplace boundaries in the entertainment industry.