Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Tyler Perry Faces New Sexual Assault Lawsuit
An actor named Mario Rodriguez has sued Tyler Perry, accusing him of sexual assault.
Rodriguez, who had a small role in Perry's film 'Boo!
A Madea Halloween,' claims that Perry made unwanted sexual advances and promised him roles.
This is the second lawsuit against Perry this year, as another actor, Derek Dixon, had previously sued him for similar reasons.
Rodriguez is seeking $77 million in damages.
Perry's attorney has denied the allegations, calling them a 'failed money grab.'
The case highlights concerns about the use of influence in the entertainment industry to assault aspiring actors.
Mario Rodriguez, an actor who appeared in 'Boo! A Madea Halloween,' has sued Tyler Perry for sexual assault, seeking $77 million in damages.
Rodriguez alleges that Perry made unwanted sexual advances and promised him roles in exchange for compliance.
This is the second lawsuit against Perry this year, following a similar lawsuit by actor Derek Dixon.
Rodriguez claims that Perry invited him to his home multiple times and made sexual advances, including an incident in 2018 where Perry allegedly offered to take care of him financially.
Perry's attorney has denied the allegations, calling them a 'failed money grab.'
- Who
- Mario Rodriguez (plaintiff), Tyler Perry (defendant)
- What
- Sexual assault lawsuit
- When
- Filed on December 25, 2023
- Where
- California state court
- Why
- Allegations of sexual assault, sexual battery, and emotional distress by Tyler Perry
- Plaintiff
- Mario Rodriguez
- Defendant
- Tyler Perry
- Allegations
- Sexual assault, sexual battery, emotional distress
- Damages Sought
- $77 million
- Previous Lawsuit
- Derek Dixon
- Previous Lawsuit Filing Location
- California (moved to Georgia)
- Film Involved
- Boo! A Madea Halloween
- Role in Film
- Frat Guy #10
Sources
Who Is Mario Rodriguez? Actor Suing Tyler Perry Over Sexual Assault Claims
Star Trek actor Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault, aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez seeks $77 million in damages
Who Is Tyler Perry? Hollywood billionaire sued by aspiring actor for assault in $77 mn case
Tyler Perry hit with new sexual assault lawsuit; Boo! A Madea Halloween actor seeks $77 million
Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 million
