Tyler Perry Accuser Derek Dixon Details Sexual Assault Allegations in ABC News Interview: ‘I Thought It Would Stop … and It Didn’t’

Derek Dixon, an actor suing Tyler Perry for sexual assault and harassment, appeared for an interview on ABC News on Tuesday to detail his allegations against the entertainment mogul. Dixonsays he was exploited by Perry while starring on the producer’s BET series “The Oval.” Perry’s lawyers have issued statements denying the claims.

In the interview with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, Dixon detailed an alleged incident included in the lawsuit, in which he says Perry “pulled my underwear down and grabbed my ass” after a night drinking at Perry’s residence in Atlanta.

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