Instagram/Tyler Perry & Mario Rodri Celebrity Tyler Perry seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit, calling it a baseless retaliation after he stopped giving financial aid to actor Mario Rodriguez. March 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Tyler Perry is seeking to have the recent sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by actor and model Mario Rodriguez dismissed, describing the case as baseless. In legal documents obtained by TMZ, Tyler Perry strongly denies the allegations that he made unwanted sexual advances toward Mario Rodriguez. He characterizes the claims as lacking any factual or legal merit.