Tyler Perry sued for $260M by actor claiming sexual harassment and assault
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Actor Derek Dixon sues Tyler Perry for $260 million, alleging sexual harassment and assault during filming of "The Oval" and "Ruthless," while Perry's attorney denies claims.
"Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail." Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to janelle.ash@fox.com.
The complaint, obtained by Fox News Digital, accused the filmmaker of "initially promising him [Dixon] career advancement and creative opportunities, such as producing his pilot and casting him in his show, only to subject him to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when Mr. Dixon did not reciprocate Mr. Perry's unwanted advances."
Matthew Boyd, an attorney for Tyler Perry and TPS Production Services, LLC, shared a statement with Fox News Digital.
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