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Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in second lawsuit, from actor in 'Madea' movie

Headline from Entertainment Weekly

Tyler Perry has been hit with a second lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct. The filmmaker denies the allegations, which were made by an actor in 'Boo! A Madea Halloween.'

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 million (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.

  2. Entertainment Weekly

    Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in second lawsuit, from actor in 'Madea' movie (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Tyler Perry has been hit with a second lawsuit accusing him of sexual misconduct. The filmmaker denies the allegations, which were made by an actor in 'Boo! A Madea Halloween.'

  3. Breitbart News

    Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault by 'Madea Halloween' Actor Seeking $77 Million (opens Breitbart News)

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    A second actor has sued Tyler Perry, alleging unwanted sexual advances over several years. | Entertainment

  4. Foxla

    Tyler Perry hit with sexual assault lawsuit by actor in 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' (opens Foxla)

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    The lawsuit alleges Tyler Perry subjected Mario Rodriguez to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years, including sexual battery and assault at Perry’s Los Angeles home.

  5. Fox News

    Tyler Perry hit with new $77M sexual assault lawsuit from male model (opens Fox News)

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    New $77 million lawsuit alleges Tyler Perry sexually assaulted model Mario Rodriguez multiple times after casting him in 2016's "Boo! A Madea Halloween."

  6. Breitbart News

    'Madea Halloween' Star Sues, Lionsgate Tyler Perry for $77 Million in Sexual Assault Lawsuit (opens Breitbart News)

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    Actor and film mogul Tyler Perry has been hit with another sexual assault claim after a $77 million lawsuit was filed against him and Lionsgate on Christmas Day.

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