Tyler Perry Sues for $77M for Sexually Assaulting Second Actor

Tyler Perry is facing a $77 million lawsuit after a second actress accused him of sexual harassment.

Mario Rodriguez, who had a small role in Perry’s film Buu! Madea Halloweenfiled a lawsuit against the actor and Lionsgate Films in California on Thursday, December 25, per People again Page Six.

In the lawsuit, Rodriguez reportedly alleges that Perry sexually harassed her and made unwanted allegations while promising her future acting roles – Perry’s attorney says. Alex Spiro it is defined as “taking money.”

Page Six reported that Rodriguez claimed in the lawsuit that Perry “hugged” him tightly, “got into Mr. Rodriguez’s underwear” and touched his private part in the 2018 incident. The two reportedly went to Perry’s home after Perry invited Rodriguez to dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, California to discuss a possible role in his series. The Oval.

“Mr. Perry was making sexual moaning noises saying, ‘Stay here, stay here,’ as he pressed his body against Mr. Rodriguez and continued to grab his penis,” court documents state. Page Six.

People reported that during one of the alleged unwanted encounters, Perry urged Rodriguez to “let it happen” and told her, “If you can be with me, I’ll take care of you ….”

According to both outlets, Rodriguez also claimed that following two incidents of unwanted sex, Perry apologized and paid her $5,000.

Rodriguez, who is seeking $77 million in fines, is represented by an attorney Jonathan J. Delshad. Delshad also represented the actor Derek Dixonwho once made sexual harassment allegations against Perry.

“As he has just failed in another case against Mr. Perry, this same lawyer has filed another claim more than ten years ago which will be a failed forfeiture,” said Perry’s lawyer Spiro. Us Weekly in a statement on Friday, December 26.

Posting on his Instagram on December 13, Rodriguez talked about a “powerful” unnamed director that “everyone knows.” She explained in the post that she felt “scared and ashamed.”

“I have been silent for a long time. And I want to apologize profusely, man, because if I had spoken sooner, I would have saved someone who may have had this happen behind me,” he said in this video. “I want to apologize for that, whoever that is. It wouldn’t stand with me if I said anything. … But I’m talking now.”

Us Weekly contacted Rodriguez’s representatives for comment.

In June, Perry faced a similar lawsuit when Dixon sued Perry and his production company for alleged sexual harassment during The Oval. Dixon wanted $260 million from Perry and his production company.

Perry told the court that actor Dixon’s sexual harassment lawsuit was “deeply disappointing, ridiculous and—most of all—false.” Us Weekly reported in October.

“Dixon establishes allegations of an assault and encounter that never occurred. Mr. Perry did not assault Dixon or engage in any sexual harassment. He did not raise Dixon’s salary and shoot Dixon’s television anchor script to threaten, coerce, or control Dixon,” the court read.

“Dixon was adept at merit alone in whatever job opportunities came his way [Perry and his company],” noted Perry’s attorney.” “And it is noteworthy that in his attempt to exploit his friendship and his professional relationship with Mr.