#us: *TYLER PERRY SUED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT BY 'THE OVAL' ACTOR* Tyler Perry is facing a $260 million lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon, who appeared in Perry’s BET series The Oval. Dixon alleges that Perry engaged in sexual harassment, assault, and workplace retaliation, claiming that Perry used his influence in the entertainment industry to create a coercive and sexually exploitative dynamic. According to the lawsuit, Dixon first met Perry in 2019 at an industry event, where Perry allegedly offered him acting opportunities and later sent him sexually suggestive messages. The lawsuit details multiple alleged incidents, including claims that Perry groped Dixon, made inappropriate advances, and pressured him into unwanted interactions. Dixon also asserts that Perry threatened his character’s fate on The Oval, implying that his role would be eliminated if he did not comply. Perry’s legal team has strongly denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and labeling the lawsuit a “scam”