Actor sent grateful texts to Tyler Perry after alleged assault.

Text messages reveal ongoing contact between Tyler Perry and actor Mario Rodriguez, who filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual assault. Rodriguez alleged assaults occurred between 2014 and 2019, seeking $77 million in damages. Perry denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a money grab. Another actor, Derek Dixon, also accused Perry of misconduct. Rodriguez expressed gratitude and financial distress in recent messages to Perry, while the lawsuit against Perry and Lionsgate continues.

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