Actor Derek Dixon Breaks Silence In $260M Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry: “I Couldn’t Stay Silent Anymore”
July 15, 2025July 15, 2025
Actor Derek Dixon, known for his roles in Tyler Perry’s The Oval and Ruthless, is speaking out for the first time since filing a bombshell $260 million sexual assault lawsuit against Perry in June!
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter via email, Dixon opened up about the alleged abuse, the silence he says he was forced to keep, and why he finally decided to come forward.
“I couldn’t stay silent anymore,” Dixon said.
“Everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have sex with them.”
“It Was Always Conditional”
Dixon claims the relationship with Perry began with promises—career opportunities, show roles, production support—but quickly turned coercive. He alleges that Perry groped him, pulled down his underwear, and forced oral contact in multiple incidents, including one at Perry’s Georgia estate.
“There was always an unspoken expectation,” Dixon explained.
“If I wanted the career, I had to put up with the attention.”
According to Dixon, those moments weren’t isolated. He said the encounters were “emotional, physical, and manipulative,” and happened over the course of years.
“I Thought It Was Just The Industry”
Fear and power dynamics kept Dixon quiet for a long time.
“I honestly thought this was just how the industry worked,” he shared.
“That silence cost me my peace for years.”
“This Isn’t Just About Me”
When asked why he’s coming forward now, Dixon said it’s about protecting others.
“There are younger actors coming into this business every day. They shouldn’t have to choose between their dreams and their dignity.”
“This isn’t revenge. This is accountability.”
Perry’s Legal Team Responds
Tyler Perry has denied all allegations through his legal counsel, calling Dixon’s claims “completely false.”
“We are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,” Perry’s attorney told The Hollywood Reporter.
As of now, Perry has not issued a personal public statement.
What’s Next?
•Filed: June 2025
•Allegations: Sexual assault, harassment, emotional distress
•Seeking: $260 million
•Status: Awaiting jury trial in Los Angeles Superior Court
This case is poised to shake Hollywood’s power structure once again. With Dixon now breaking the silence, all eyes are on how the courts—and the industry—will respond.
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