Tyler Perry UPDATE: Accuser Has Some Explaining To Do After Newly Revealed Texts

The man accusing Tyler Perry in a $77 million dollar, Christmas Day sexual assault lawsuit feels he has some explaining to do. In newly revealed text messages, Mario Rodriguez showers Perry with praise and affection, but also asks for money.

And, the messages were 5 years after Rodriguez claimed to have cut off communication with Perry. Rodriguez is now defending the messages as "not inconsistent with abuse." See for privacy information.