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Tyler Perry Fighting Male Sexual Assault Accuser Over Private Texts With Friends
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- Tyler Perry is contesting the release of private texts with associates in his ongoing legal battle with accuser Mario Rodriguez, arguing the messages contain confidential financial information and should remain private.
- Perry claims the conversations were believed to be private by all parties involved and that the associates are unrelated to the case, making disclosure unnecessary and potentially embarrassing.
- Mario Rodriguez sued Tyler Perry for $77 million, alleging sexual assault incidents in 2018, including unwanted physical contact and subsequent payments from Perry.
- Tyler Perry and his company deny all allegations, asserting Mario continued contact after the alleged incidents and only filed the lawsuit after financial support ceased.
- The legal dispute also includes Tyler resisting questions about his sexuality during depositions, highlighting the contentious nature of the case.
