# US filmmaker and playwright Tyler Perry has been hit with a 4.6-billion-rand lawsuit by The Oval actor Derek Dixon alleging sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation. Dixon, who appeared in Perry’s show claims he exploited his influence to pressure him into a sexual relationship. The 46-page suit details repeated incidents from 2019 to 2021. Perry’s legal team denies the claims, calling them fabricated and a shakedown attempt. Dixon is demanding a jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
US filmmaker Tyler Perry issued R4.6-billion lawsuit over sexual harassment claims