Actor Derek Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging a pattern of sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation during his time on Perry's show "The Oval." The lawsuit details multiple instances of alleged groping, suggestive comments, and threats. Perry's attorney denies the accusations, calling them fabricated. The suit, filed in Los Angeles, also claims Perry leveraged his power to create a coercive environment, offering career advancement in exchange for sexual acts. Dixon alleges he reported the harassment to the EEOC but received no investigation.

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