Overview

• In his first in-depth interviews Dixon detailed two alleged assaults: Perry climbing into his guest house bed and rubbing his thigh, and another incident where Perry pinned him against a wall and groped his buttocks.
• He accused Perry of using roles on Ruthless and The Oval and the promise of producing Dixon’s pilot as quid pro quo for sexual compliance, then retracting those opportunities when advances were rejected.
• Dixon said the alleged misconduct led to depression, insomnia and post-traumatic stress symptoms, and he filed an EEOC complaint in June 2024 that remains under review.
• Tyler Perry’s attorney Matthew Boyd dismissed the claims as fabricated and affirmed confidence that the lawsuit will ultimately fail.
• Dixon is seeking $260 million in damages and both sides are preparing for a protracted legal battle in Los Angeles Superior Court.