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Tyler Perry sued by actor on 'The Oval' for sexual assault and harassment

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An actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama “The Oval” has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his power in the entertainment industry to sexually assault and harass him.

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Tyler Perry sued by actor on 'The Oval' for sexual assault and harassment