Tyler Perry is pushing back hard against sexual assault allegations made by actor Derek Dixon.
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According to new court filings obtained by PEOPLE, Perry’s legal team alleges that Dixon’s lawsuit, seeking a staggering $260 million, is built on lies and fueled by greed.
The ‘Madea’ creator’s attorneys argue that:
“By his actions and false accusations, it is clear that Dixon needs help. But he cannot find it in this Court, although Dixon alleges that he was the victim of escalating sexual misconduct, he had no problem taking a role on Season 2 of Mr. Perry’s television series The Oval.”
They also claim the lawsuit was filed in the wrong state, as their work took place in Georgia.
However, Dixon’s lawyer, Jonathan J. Delshad, insists the evidence – including alleged explicit text messages – supports his client’s case and vows to prove it in court, he stated:
“Perry’s filing provides no evidence to corroborate that the text messages in our complaint are fabricated, our complaint includes text messages where Mr. Perry made explicit sexual remarks to Mr. Dixon, questioned him about his sex life, and dangled professional opportunities based on those interactions. No employer has the right to manipulate or threaten an employee’s livelihood based on sexual expectations. We are certain that we will be able to prove to a jury that sexual harassment, assault, and battery absolutely happened.”
He continued:
“I am convinced that Mr. Dixon is not the only one and...
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