Australian police are investigating Ruby Rose's allegation that pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. According to statements from Victorian Police reported by HuffPost, the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) is probing the historical incident.
Key Takeaways
Australian police are investigating Ruby Rose's allegation that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. Both parties have refrained from further public statements while legal proceedings develop.
- Australian Victorian Police confirm investigation into historical sexual assault allegations involving Ruby Rose and Katy Perry
- Ruby Rose publicly accused Katy Perry of sexual assault on social media, claiming she had photographic proof and witnesses
- A representative for Katy Perry strongly denied the allegations, calling them 'categorically false' and 'dangerous reckless lies'
- Ruby Rose initially said she was not interested in filing a report but later confirmed to local law enforcement that she had filed official reports
- This is not the first time Perry has faced such allegations; in 2019, an actor accused her of verbal bullying and inappropriate behavior
Rose, known for her role in 'Orange Is the New Black,' publicly accused Perry on social media over the weekend. She claimed that Perry pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed herself against Rose's face until she vomited. According to HuffPost, Rose stated it took her nearly 20 years to come forward, mentioning she had photographic proof and witnesses.
A representative for Perry strongly denied the allegations in statements provided to multiple outlets including The Los Angeles Times. The statement called the claims 'categorically false' and 'dangerous reckless lies,' noting Rose's history of making serious public allegations against various individuals. According to Los Angeles Times, Perry's representative also highlighted that these claims have repeatedly been denied by those named.
Rose initially said she was not interested in filing a report but later confirmed to the Herald Sun, as reported by Fox News, that she had filed official reports with local law enforcement. She mentioned on Threads that she could no longer comment publicly about the case due to standard police requests.
The investigation remains ongoing, and both parties have refrained from further public statements while legal proceedings develop. This is not the first time Perry has faced such allegations; in 2019, an actor accused her of verbal bullying and inappropriate behavior during a music video shoot and industry party.
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