Tyler Perry sued for $260 million over actor's sexual harassment claim
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Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has been named in a $260 million lawsuit claiming he sexually harassed an actor. 

Derek Dixon said that he initially crossed paths with the prolific entertainment, Mogul and September 2019, according to legal documents reviewed by People.

It was then he was slated to appear on one of the shows. Perry produces, called Ruthless and The Oval.

Attorneys for Perry denied all of the allegations, calling the lawsuit ‘a scam;’ Perry lawyer Matthew Boyd said Tyler ‘will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.

Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Perry for further comment on the story. 

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org. 

Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has been named in a $260 million lawsuit claiming he sexually harassed an actor. Pictured June 9 in LA at the BET Awards

Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has been named in a $260 million lawsuit claiming he sexually harassed an actor. Pictured June 9 in LA at the BET Awards 

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Perry posed in LA at a December 4, 2024 event

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Perry posed in LA at a December 4, 2024 event 

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