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Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit

Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in "Boo! A Madea Halloween," marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances. Mario Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years, including sexual battery and assault at Perry's Los Angeles home. Rodriguez is seeking at least $77 million in damages and also has sued Lionsgate, which distributed the 2016 film, accusing the studio of turning a blind eye to Perry's alleged misconduct."Having recently failed in another matter against Mr.

Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit

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Key Highlights

  • Perry, the very same lawyer has now made yet another demand from more than a decade ago which will also be a failed money grab," Alex Spiro, an attorney for Perry, said in a statement Friday provided to CBS News.
  • Lionsgate did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. According to the complaint, Rodriguez was approached in 2014 by a trainer at an Equinox gym in Los Angeles who said Perry wanted his phone number to discuss an acting role.
  • Perry later encouraged Rodriguez to audition for "Boo!
  • A Madea Halloween," telling him, "I'm not a bad person to know and have in your corner," the lawsuit claims.
  • After Rodriguez was cast, he was invited to Perry's home, where Perry allegedly touched him inappropriately while they watched a movie.
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