Tyler Perry Faces Another Legal Battle: What's Really Going On?

Tyler Perry is in hot water again. This time, a man named Mario Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against him, seeking a whopping $77 million. Rodriguez claims Perry sexually assaulted him and offered him money and acting roles in exchange for sexual favors. The lawsuit includes some pretty explicit details, like Perry allegedly grabbing Rodriguez's penis and making sexual noises.

Legal Battle Heats Up

Rodriguez's lawyer, Jonathan Delshad, is the same one representing Derek Dixon in another lawsuit against Perry. That case is seeking $260 million for sexual harassment and assault. Perry's lawyer, Alex Spiro, isn't having it. He says this is just another attempt by Delshad to get money from Perry. Spiro points out that Delshad's previous case against Perry hasn't failed yet, it's just been moved to federal court in Georgia.

Lionsgate Named in Lawsuit

The lawsuit also names Lionsgate, the company that distributed Perry's movie "Boo! A Madea Halloween." Rodriguez and his lawyer argue that Lionsgate should have known about Perry's alleged misconduct and done something about it. They claim that if Lionsgate had enforced their morality clauses, the assaults wouldn't have happened.

Rodriguez Speaks Out

Rodriguez says he decided to come forward after hearing about Dixon's case. He realized that Perry was allegedly using his power to assault hopeful actors and decided it was time to speak up. Perry allegedly texted Rodriguez, feeling betrayed after finding out about the lawsuit.

The Future of the Case

This is all pretty messy. If both cases go to trial, Perry could be fighting expensive sexual assault lawsuits in two different states. It's a complicated situation, and it's not clear what will happen next. But one thing is for sure: this is a serious allegation, and it's important to remember that everyone deserves a fair trial.