*Tyler Perry’s attorneys have made public textual content message exchanges that they consider solid doubt on sexual battery accusations detailed in a current lawsuit. The communications, shared with TMZ, reportedly present the plaintiff requesting monetary help from Perry earlier than pursuing authorized motion.
Actor Mario Rodriguez, 40, filed his grievance final week, accusing Perry of inappropriate touching and undesirable sexual contact spanning a number of years. Based on SandraRose.com, the textual content exchanges reveal that Rodriguez contacted Perry about medical and financial hardships. He described affected by a dental an infection with out medical protection, stating, “really feel sick most days,” and noting, “by no means advised anyone this however my mother and all people is beginning to discover my broke a–. Don’t have insurance coverage.”
Rodriguez talked about considerations about severe well being circumstances and admitted he had beforehand agreed to not request Perry’s monetary help. Different messages despatched in 2024 present Rodriguez expressing gratitude to Perry. “you bought my Mexican a– out of a whole lot of dangerous locations and I simply wanna inform you thanks,” Rodriguez wrote. “I can’t purchase you something, however I simply wanna inform you that your boy proper right here appreciates you greater than something.”
He added, “straight from the guts bro nothing I wouldn’t do for you man in any case take pleasure in your time and I hope I see you once more quickly.” Perry responded, “Comfortable Thanksgiving my buddy. Yeap [sic] you’ve been by it. I’m glad you’re doing properly. You don’t have to provide me a factor or pay me a factor. I’m simply glad you’re good.”
We reported earlier that Rodriguez claims the sexual misconduct began after he met Perry by a fitness center coach in 2015. That introduction led to cellphone calls and ultimately a small function as “Frat Man #10” in Perry’s 2016 movie “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” Based on the lawsuit, Perry invited Rodriguez over beneath the pretense of discussing tasks. The actor alleges that Perry touched him inappropriately, together with rubbing his inside thigh, grabbing his genitals, and making an attempt to unbuckle his pants.
Rodriguez states Perry promised him profession alternatives and monetary assist in alternate for sexual favors. After a few of the alleged incidents, Perry reportedly gave him $5,000 in money as an “apology.” The actor says he resisted the advances and ultimately lower off contact by 2019. He determined to return ahead after listening to of comparable accusations earlier in 2025.
Upon discovering the pending litigation, Perry reportedly despatched Rodriguez a message conveying emotions of betrayal. Rodriguez publicized his allegations by a video assertion, saying, “I stayed quiet for a lot too lengthy,” earlier than declaring, “However I’m talking up now.”
This marks the second authorized grievance Perry has confronted inside six months. Actor Derek Dixon’s earlier lawsuit was transferred to Georgia earlier than being thrown out primarily based on statute of limitations points.
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