Katy Perry Faces Police Investigation After Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegations
Australian authorities have launched a formal investigation into sexual assault allegations made by actor Ruby Rose against global pop superstar Katy Perry. The claims relate to an incident that allegedly occurred over fifteen years ago at a nightclub in Melbourne.
Police Confirm Ongoing Investigation
Victoria Police confirmed to media outlets that they are actively investigating "a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010." A police spokesperson stated that "as the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage." The investigation follows detailed public allegations made by Rose on social media platforms.
Rose's Detailed Allegations
Ruby Rose, the 40-year-old Australian actor best known for roles in "Batwoman" and "Orange Is the New Black," made the allegations in response to a social media post about Perry's reaction to a Justin Bieber performance. Rose wrote: "Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne." She later provided graphic details about the alleged incident, claiming Perry "bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face."
Rose explained that she had previously shared the story as a "funny little drunk story" because she didn't know how to handle the trauma at the time. She also claimed Perry later helped her obtain a U.S. visa, which contributed to her keeping the incident secret for years.
Perry's Vehement Denial
Katy Perry's representatives have issued a strong denial of all allegations. In a statement to entertainment media, they described Rose's claims as "not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies." The statement further noted that "Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named."
Rose's Decision to Report to Police
Initially, Rose stated she was "not interested in filing a police report," but later announced on social media that she would be "walking into a police station to see if any of my experiences can be investigated." She acknowledged that the allegations might be past the statute of limitations but expressed determination to pursue the matter.
Following her police report, Rose shared that she had "finalized all of my reports" and could no longer comment publicly about the cases or individuals involved. She described this as "a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief," adding that she could now begin the healing process.
Support Services Available
For those affected by similar issues, support is available through various organizations:
- Rape Crisis offers support in England and Wales (0808 802 9999), Scotland (0808 801 0302), and Northern Ireland (0800 0246 991)
- RAINN provides support in the United States (800-656-HOPE)
- Online resources are available at www.rapecrisis.org.uk
The investigation continues as Australian police examine the historical allegations while both parties maintain their conflicting positions on what occurred during that night in Melbourne over a decade ago.
