{"id":394025,"date":"2025-12-27T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T10:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/tyler-perry-faces-second-sexual-battery-lawsuit-from-madea-film-actor\/"},"modified":"2025-12-27T10:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T10:44:00","slug":"tyler-perry-faces-second-sexual-battery-lawsuit-from-madea-film-actor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/tyler-perry-faces-second-sexual-battery-lawsuit-from-madea-film-actor\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyler Perry Faces Second Sexual Battery Lawsuit From Madea Film Actor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Tyler Perry is facing a new sexual battery lawsuit. Actor Mario Rodriguez filed the suit on Thursday. Rodriguez appeared in the 2016 film \u201cBoo! A Madea Halloween.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3168067 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Tyler Perry sexual battery lawsuit\" width=\"1199\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit.png 1199w, https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit-450x240.png 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3168067\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit.png\" alt=\"Tyler Perry sexual battery lawsuit\" width=\"1199\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit.png 1199w, https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/inews.zoombangla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tyler-Perry-sexual-battery-lawsuit-450x240.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The complaint alleges multiple incidents of unwanted sexual advances. Perry has firmly denied all allegations through his legal team. The case seeks substantial financial damages from Perry and Lionsgate.<\/p>\n<h2>Allegations Detail Years of Unwanted Advances<\/h2>\n<p>According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the alleged misconduct spans several years. Rodriguez claims the first incident occurred in 2016. He states Perry touched his leg near his penis during a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit describes another alleged event in 2018. Rodriguez says Perry grabbed him in a tight hug. He also alleges Perry grabbed his penis during this encounter.<\/p>\n<p>A third incident is alleged for April 2019. The actor claims Perry took his hand and placed it on Perry\u2019s own penis. Rodriguez states he left the situation upset and went home.<\/p>\n<p>Perry\u2019s attorney, Alex Spiro, dismissed the lawsuit. He called it a failed money grab by the same lawyer behind a previous claim. Spiro suggested the allegations are not credible.<\/p>\n<h2>Legal Battle Follows Previous High-Profile Accusation<\/h2>\n<p>This is the second such lawsuit against Perry in recent months. Another actor, Derek Dixon, filed a $260 million lawsuit in June. Dixon made similar accusations of sexual assault and harassment.<\/p>\n<p>That case was originally filed in California. It has since been moved to federal court in Georgia. Perry\u2019s legal team also denied Dixon\u2019s claims as a scam.<\/p>\n<p>Rodriguez\u2019s lawyer, Jonathan Delshad, expressed confidence. He said his client looks forward to his day in court. Delshad hopes a jury award will make Perry regret his actions.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit seeks at least $77 million in damages. It names both Tyler Perry and Lionsgate as defendants. Lionsgate distributed the \u201cMadea Halloween\u201d film.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This new Tyler Perry sexual battery lawsuit adds to a growing list of serious allegations against the filmmaker. The legal process will now determine the validity of these claims. The outcome could significantly impact Perry\u2019s career and public legacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Info at your fingertips<\/h4>\n<details>\n<summary>Q1: What is Tyler Perry being accused of?<\/summary>\n<p>Mario Rodriguez accuses Tyler Perry of sexual battery and harassment. The lawsuit details several alleged incidents from 2016 to 2019. These include unwanted touching and explicit propositions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q2: How much money is the plaintiff seeking?<\/summary>\n<p>The lawsuit seeks at least $77 million in damages. Both Tyler Perry and Lionsgate are named as defendants. The amount is based on alleged harm and suffering.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q3: Has anyone else sued Tyler Perry recently?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Actor Derek Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit in June 2024. He made similar accusations of sexual assault and workplace misconduct. Perry\u2019s team denied those claims as well.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q4: How has Tyler Perry responded?<\/summary>\n<p>Perry\u2019s attorney, Alex Spiro, issued a strong denial. He characterized the lawsuit as a money grab. Spiro referenced a previous failed claim by the same lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q5: What film did the plaintiff appear in?<\/summary>\n<p>Mario Rodriguez had a small role in \u201cBoo! A Madea Halloween.\u201d The 2016 film was distributed by Lionsgate. Rodriguez claims Perry offered him the role after meeting him.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q6: Where was the lawsuit filed?<\/summary>\n<p>The lawsuit was filed in court on Thursday. Specific jurisdictional details are in the legal documents. 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Actor Mario Rodriguez filed the suit on Thursday. Rodriguez appeared in the 2016 film \u201cBoo! A Madea Halloween.\u201d The complaint alleges multiple incidents of unwanted sexual advances. Perry has firmly denied all allegations through his legal team. 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