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Derek Dixon Details Harassment Allegations Against Tyler Perry

In his first public interview since filing a $260 million lawsuit, Derek Dixon says Tyler Perry’s alleged advances left him struggling with PTSD.

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Tyler Perry’s sexual assault accuser has broken his silence.

Overview

  • In a $260 million suit filed June 13 in Los Angeles, Dixon accuses Perry and his studio of quid pro quo sexual harassment, assault and retaliation spanning 2020 to 2024.
  • Dixon describes incidents in which Perry allegedly pinned him against a wall, groped him and climbed into his guesthouse bed without consent.
  • He says the abuse triggered severe anxiety, insomnia and Zoloft treatment and that he resigned from The Oval in June 2024 while his EEOC complaint remains pending.
  • Perry’s attorney Matthew Boyd has denied all allegations as fabricated, calling the lawsuit an attempted extortion.
  • Dixon reports receiving both support and threats since going public, underlining the challenges men face in reporting misconduct against powerful entertainment figures.