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Nigeria: Tyler Perry faces $260m sexual assault lawsuit from ‘The Oval’ actor, Derek Dixon

Nigeria: Tyler Perry faces 0m sexual assault lawsuit from ‘The Oval’ actor, Derek Dixon

Africa Links 24 with Esther Amao
Published on 2025-09-10 15:59:56

American filmmaker Tyler Perry, popularly known for his hit Madea comedy series and films such as Acrimony, is facing a $260 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon, who played Dale in Perry’s BET drama The Oval.

In his first on-camera interview with ABC News on September 9, 2025, Dixon alleged that Perry created a coercive environment that blurred professional boundaries and left him fearing for his job.

He claimed that Perry once pulled down his underwear and…

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