Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are keeping quiet as their friend and Hollywood supporter Tyler Perry faces a $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit. According to RadarOnline.com, the couple is avoiding involvement because they fear being pulled into court as witnesses.
Actor Derek Dixon has accused Perry who is also the godfather of Harry and Meghan’s daughter, Princess Lilibet—of using his power to create a “sexually exploitative” environment on the sets of The Oval and Ruthless. The lawsuit compares Perry to other high-profile figures who’ve faced similar accusations, including Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.
While Perry’s legal team strongly denies the allegations, calling them a scam for money, critics are calling out Harry and Meghan for not speaking up in support of their longtime friend. Commentator Hilary Fordwich told Fox News that the Sussexes’ silence shows a lack of “moral courage.”
Some insiders say the couple is staying quiet on purpose, afraid that any public comment might draw legal attention or be used against them in court.
Perry once helped the Sussexes by letting them stay in his $18 million California mansion when they first left the royal family. Since then, Harry and Meghan have bought their own home and distanced themselves from the royals, often criticizing the monarchy in public.
Now, with Perry under legal fire, some royal watchers and fans are disappointed that the couple hasn’t returned the support he once gave them.
