What is the $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry about?

Tyler Perry is being sued by actor Derek Dixon for $260 million over allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and exploitation. Perry denies the claims, calling them "false and fabricated."

How does Tyler Perry's legal team respond to Derek Dixon's accusations?

Perry's lawyers argue that Dixon "invents alleged assaults and encounters that never happened" and that the lawsuit is about Dixon's "greed and avarice, not harassment or abuse" by Perry.

What is the status of the legal battle between Tyler Perry and Derek Dixon?

The high-profile case is ongoing, with Perry expressing confidence in refuting each of Dixon's "false accusations in court." The outcome remains to be seen as both sides dig in for a prolonged legal fight.

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Tyler Perry Denies $260M Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Calls Accuser's Claims "False"

14 Oct

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Summary

Tyler Perry's legal team argues accuser Derek Dixon's claims are "false and fabricated"
Dixon alleges Perry created a "sexually exploitative dynamic" and assaulted him
Perry's team says lawsuit is about Dixon's "greed and avarice, not harassment or abuse"

Tyler Perry Denies $260M Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Calls Accuser's Claims "False"

In a legal battle that has unfolded over the past year, Tyler Perry is vehemently denying a $260 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon. According to court documents obtained in October 2025, Perry's legal team has argued that Dixon's claims are "profoundly disappointing, cynical, and -- most of all -- false."

Dixon had accused Perry of quid pro quo sexual harassment, sexual battery, sexual assault, and other charges, alleging that the filmmaker created a "coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic" between them. However, Perry's team claims that Dixon "invents alleged assaults and encounters that never happened" and that "Mr. Perry never assaulted Dixon or committed any sexual battery."