Actor Derek Dixon, who played Dale on Tyler Perry's 'The Oval', gave his first interview since filing a $260 million lawsuit against Perry for sexual assault and harassment. Dixon details an alleged assault after a night of drinks at Perry's home, where Perry allegedly climbed into bed with him. Dixon claims he feared repercussions for coming forward sooner, fearing job loss and social isolation within the cast. The interview with The Hollywood Reporter provides Dixon's account of the alleged events and his reasons for delayed reporting.

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