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Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking  million

Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking $77 million

LOS ANGELES — Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances. Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking $77 million Mario Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years, including sexual battery and assault at Perry’s Los Angeles home. Rodriguez is seeking at least $77 million in damages and also has sued Lionsgate, which distributed the 2016 film, accusing the studio of turning a blind eye to Perry’s alleged misconduct. Lionsgate did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. In a statement, Perry’s lawyer denied the allegations. According to the complaint, Rodriguez was approached in 2014 by a trainer at an Equinox gym in Los Angeles who said Perry wanted his phone number to discuss an acting role. Perry later encouraged Rodriguez to audition for …