The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are getting slammed for staying silent whereas their buddy Tyler Perry faces a $260 million sexual assault lawsuit.

The sentiment seems to stem from the truth that Tyler Perry assisted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with lodging after they first relocated from the U.Ok. to start their lives as non-working members of the Royal household.

The couple, usually outspoken on problems with justice and accountability, has but to handle the scandal, regardless of Perry being the godfather of their daughter, Princess Lilibet. The silence isn’t sitting properly with critics, a few of whom say the Duke and Duchess are avoiding potential authorized entanglement.

These near the couple reportedly consider their silence is a strategic transfer. “They’re remaining quiet on objective as a result of they don’t wish to become involved in Tyler’s case,” a supply shared. 

“However many suppose it is hypocritical, since Tyler Perry has caught up for them so many occasions, and it is dangerous that the Sussexes do not say something to assist him now,” they added. 

The insider tells RadarOnline that Harry and Meghan are steering away from the highlight, anxious that any public remarks may land them on a lawyer’s radar. Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich didn’t maintain again, calling their lack of response “a transparent demonstration of a complete lack of ethical braveness.”

Tyler isn’t letting a large lawsuit cease him from having fun with himself or Beyoncé. Simply days after Derek filed the million-dollar sexual assault go well with towards Tyler, the Hollywood veteran was noticed entrance and heart on the Paris cease of Queen Bey’s “Cowboy Carter” tour.

The Blast highlighted fan movies displaying the star in excessive spirits, dressed casually, and laughing with pals because the present progressed. 

One clip jokingly summed up the temper: “Tyler Perry stated he isn’t anxious about none of you heauxs and the allegations. The billionaire is chilling at Beyoncé’s live performance in Paris.”

Tyler was later seen vibing with Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mom, throughout one in all her daughter’s fiery performances. 

Whereas ensuring to have enjoyable, Tyler additionally fired again after being hit with the lawsuit stuffed with critical allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and battery. Via his authorized staff, the 55-year-old is pushing again exhausting. In an announcement, his lawyer slammed the accusations as false and money-driven: 

“That is a person who bought near Tyler Perry for what now seems to be nothing greater than establishing a rip-off. However Tyler won’t be shaken down, and we’re assured these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.”

The lawsuit accused the media mogul of a number of disturbing encounters, together with one the place Tyler allegedly walked in on Derek at his Atlanta residence in simply underwear, hugged him, then forcibly groped and undressed him. 

One other declare particulars an earlier incident in 2020, the place Tyler allegedly grabbed Derek by the throat whereas making inappropriate feedback.

Earlier than his latest troubles, Tyler opened up about how he turned Meghan and Harry’s lifeline. On the “Let’s Discuss Off Digital camera With Kelly Ripa”podcast, the father-of-one defined why he provided his Beverly Hills mansion and full safety to the royal couple in 2020. 

After their Canadian hideaway was uncovered, Meghan referred to as Tyler months after he had despatched her a observe providing assist.

And he didn’t hesitate. He secretly flew the couple and their child, Archie, to L.A. and supplied them with a non-public place to remain. “They hid out at my home for a very long time. It was so nice,” he stated.

The entrepreneur took his assist a step additional, recalling how he had checked on-line each day to make sure the press had not discovered them.