Renowned actor, Tyler Perry faces allegations of assault and harassment from two actors who worked with him on his shows.
Derek Dixon, an actor on Perry’s shows “The Oval” and “Ruthless,” has filed a $260 million lawsuit against Perry, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, and creating a “coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic.
Dixon alleges Perry made unwanted advances, including non-consensual touching, and implied his character’s fate depended on his response.
Meanwhile, Braxton Wells, another “The Oval” actor, alleges Mark Swinton, a top Tyler Perry Studios executive, groomed and sexually assaulted him, claiming Perry knew about the abuse and covered it up. Perry’s lawyer, Matthew Boyd, denies the allegations, calling them “fabricated” and part of a “scam.”
These allegations have sparked intense debate in the entertainment industry, with some questioning Perry’s reputation and others calling for further investigation.
