Tyler Perry Hit with Explosive Sexual Abuse Lawsuit from ‘The Oval’ Actor — Full Filing Released
In a bombshell legal move that feels straight out of one of his own drama-filled scripts, Tyler Perry was sued yesterday by Derek Dixon, an actor who played a starring role on Perry’s hit BET series The Oval. The allegations, detailed in a newly filed lawsuit, are both graphic and deeply troubling.
Dixon accuses Perry of targeting straight male actors, allegedly promising them career advancement in exchange for sexual favors. According to the suit, Perry would cast these men in key roles and then threaten to “kill off their characters” if they refused his advances.
The filing describes a pattern of alleged manipulation and coercion to “turn out” these handsome straight men, painting Perry not only as a powerful figure in control of his actors’ futures — but also as someone who used that influence for predatory purposes.
The lawsuit outlines multiple alleged incidents between 2019 and 2021, including inappropriate touching, explicit messages, and physical encounters that Dixon claims left him fearful, ashamed, and professionally cornered. After years of what he calls harassment and abuse, Dixon says he filed a complaint with the EEOC in June 2024, and quit the show shortly after.
The lawsuit contains images, text messages – and some of the most scandalous allegations that you can imagine. Sit back and read through it – it’s VERY compelling.
If it is all lies, Tyler Perry may wanna hire this guy as a writer for his new show ….
Perry’s legal team has already responded, calling the lawsuit “fabricated” and a “scam.”
For transparency and public record, here is the full, unedited text of the sexual abuse lawsuit filed against Tyler Perry:
Disclaimer: The following document contains graphic allegations that some readers may find disturbing.