First Bill Cosby then R. Kelly and Diddy now they are coming for Black Hollywood God, Tyler Perry. This past summer an actor named Derek Dixon who played “Dale” on the BET show “The Oval” is sued Tyler Perry for sexual assault. Tyler Perry’s representatives called the allegations fabricated, a setup, and extortion, asserting they will not be intimidated. Now it’s being reported that a 2nd Tyler Perry actor has filed a similar lawsuit.
Mario Rodriguez 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 sexual assault, sexual battery, and emotional distress and, he’s asking for punitive damages of at least $77 million.
Tyler Perry’s attorney, Alex Spiro, tells TMZ … “Having recently failed in another matter against Mr. Perry, the very same lawyer has now made yet another demand from more than a decade ago which will also be a failed money grab.”
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