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Derek Dixon Sues Tyler Perry for $260 Million Alleging Sexual Assault and Abuse of Power

The suit filed June 13 in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that Perry exploited his industry clout to demand sexual acts in exchange for roles

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Actor Derek Dixon is suing Tyler Perry for sexual harassment and assault, claiming Perry used his influence over Dixon's career to manipulate him. Perry has dismissed the accusations as false and is confident the lawsuit, seeking $250 million, will fail.
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Tyler Perry attends the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 9, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Dixon alleges the first unwanted advance occurred in January 2020 when Perry climbed into his guest bed and touched his thighs
  • The complaint recounts years of sexually charged texts, groping during an October 2020 Bahamas trip and a June 2021 assault at Perry’s Atlanta home
  • Dixon lodged a complaint with the EEOC in June 2024 and later left The Oval, citing severe depression, anxiety and fear for his career
  • The lawsuit names Perry, his production companies TPS Production Services and And Action LLC, plus 50 unnamed defendants
  • Perry’s attorney labels the lawsuit a “scam,” denies all allegations and says the $260 million claim will fail