Overview

• On June 13 in Los Angeles, actor Derek Dixon filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual harassment and assault during a January 2020 stay at his Atlanta home.
• The complaint alleges Perry created a “compulsive, sexually exploitative dynamic” on the sets of the TV series The Oval and Ruthless to pressure Dixon’s career.
• Dixon says he sought medical treatment in December 2020 for acute stress, insomnia, digestive issues and low cortisol levels linked to the alleged misconduct.
• Perry’s attorney Matthew Boyd has dismissed the claims as a “setup for fraud” and pledged to vigorously contest the lawsuit.
• Perry’s estimated $1.4 billion net worth and close ties to Prince Harry and Meghan have intensified public scrutiny of the case.