Tyler Perry Accuser Defends Pleasant Texts Amid Lawsuit

Mario Rodriguez — the person who accused Tyler Perry of sexual battery final week — says pleasant textual content messages the 2 allegedly exchanged don’t undermine his claims and are literally constant along with his account.

The mannequin and actor informed PEOPLE … “I need to briefly reply to what’s being mentioned about me proper now. Individuals are pointing to messages the place I used to be well mannered, grateful, or susceptible — and attempting to make use of that to discredit me.”

He continues, “When somebody has affect over your profession, your earnings, your future, you don’t be at liberty. Survivors typically keep cordial. They typically ask for assist after they really feel determined.”

Rodriguez provides that the messages don’t negate his allegations. “That doesn’t imply abuse didn’t occur. These textual content messages have been despatched at a time after I was particularly susceptible, as might be seen from the context. Continued monetary help and entry aren’t inconsistent with abuse — they’re typically a part of the ability dynamics that comply with it.”

We broke the story … the texts allegedly present Rodriguez asking Perry for monetary assist to handle a dental well being problem. The messages additionally seem to point out Rodriguez thanking Perry repeatedly for his help and friendship.

The texts have been allegedly despatched earlier than Rodriguez filed a sexual assault and sexual battery lawsuit towards Perry on Christmas, accusing the film mogul of constructing undesirable advances and, in a single occasion, allegedly grabbing his penis.

Perry’s legal professional, Alex Spiro, strongly denies the claims, telling TMZ … “That is nothing however a $77 million cash seize rip-off.”