The drama between Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry and actor Derek Dixon has gone beyond court filings and reached national television.
Dixon, who appeared on Perry’s BET series The Oval, sat down with ABC News’ Linsey Davis where he doubled down on his claims against the billionaire filmmaker.
In a clip released ahead of the full interview, Dixon recalled the first alleged incident. According to him, it happened at Perry’s Atlanta home in January 2020.
“I got into bed and then I noticed that he climbed into bed with me as well and started rubbing my leg. I jumped up out of bed,” Dixon said.
He added that unless someone has been through an experience where they lose control over their body, it’s hard to understand the kind of fear and emotion that comes with it.
Dixon had earlier filed a $260 million lawsuit against Perry and Tyler Perry Studios, accusing them of workplace harassment, sexual assault, and battery. He claimed he was invited to Perry’s home, drank too much, slept in a guest room, and woke up to the alleged incident.
Perry’s camp has since denied all allegations, calling the lawsuit a scam.
