Tyler Perry Standing Ten Toes Down Saying That His Lil Accuser Is Traying To Use His Sexual Orientation To Get A Settlement

Mario Rodriguez Jr.an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween” filed the lawsuit against Perry and Lionsgate Films Thursday in California, claiming he first connected with Perry in 2015 after a gym trainer approached him and told him Perry wanted to meet him. In the alleged conversation upon meeting Tyler Perry, Rodriguez claims TP offered him a part in an up coming movie. According to Rodriguez he told Tyler Perry he didn’t have any acting experience in which Perry replied “You know, Mario, I’m not a bad person to know and have in your corner.” Tyler Perry invited to his home where they allegedly had drinks and Tyler Perry physically pushed up on Rodriguez so he left. Tyler Perry’s alleged behavior didn’t continue during production, but after it wrapped up TP invited him over again. In 2018, Rodriguez says he went to Perry’s house, believing the two would discuss possible career opportunities. However, once there, Rodriguez claims Perry asked him if he enjoyed receiving oral sex before reaching into his underwear and grabbed his penis. Rodriguez claims Perry gave him money $5,000 after the incident while apologizing for his alleged conduct. Allegedly a repeat of the above happened again. Now Rodriguez is suing Perry for $77 million due to sexual assault, sexual battery, and emotional distress.  Tyler Perry is vehemently denying these allegations adding that Rodriguez is trying to snatch his bread and ruin his reputation.

According to TMZ, Tyler Perry and his team of lawyers say Mario Rodriguez is working overtime to scare him into paying a massive settlement.  Mario Rodriguez, is trying to force a settlement by insisting on questioning Perry about his sexual orientation during a deposition. They claim Mario Rodriguez tried to ask for millions of dollars in private first. When Tyler Perry refused to give in, Mario Rodriguez went public with the lawsuit to try to embarrass the director.  Tyler Perry’s legal team made it clear that they are not playing games, stating in court papers that Mario’s actions are a “futile attempt to pressure Mr. Perry to settle”.  They also promised the public that “Mr. Perry will not cave.”

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