Police Launch Investigation into Katy Perry Over Ruby Rose Assault Allegations
Victoria police have confirmed they are investigating historical sexual assault claims involving US pop superstar Katy Perry and Australian actor Ruby Rose. The alleged incident is said to have occurred at a licensed venue in Melbourne's central business district back in 2010.
Allegations and Denials Surface on Social Media
Earlier this week, Ruby Rose took to social media to allege that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Rose made the claim in a comment on a post about Perry's reaction to Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, stating, "Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a shit what she thinks."
In response, a representative for Katy Perry issued a strong denial, calling the allegations "categorically false" and "dangerous reckless lies." The statement further noted that Rose has a history of making serious public accusations on social media, which have been repeatedly denied by those involved.
Ongoing Police Inquiry and Social Media Updates
Victoria police released a statement on Wednesday, indicating that detectives from the Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) are looking into the matter. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have declined to comment further at this stage to avoid compromising the process.
Ruby Rose later posted on Threads that she had been planning to file a formal complaint with the police. She mentioned being in Melbourne recently, according to other social media activity. In a late Tuesday update, Rose stated, "Last update on this: As of this afternoon, I have finalized all of my reports. This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved." She added that this was a standard request from police and expressed relief at being able to start the healing process.
Background on the 2010 Incident
Reports from 2010 indicate that Katy Perry and Ruby Rose went out in Melbourne on the night of August 6, including a visit to the Spice Market nightclub. It was noted that Perry "crashed" a Melbourne high school formal at the Grand Hyatt, where the Spice Market was located, adding context to the social interactions of that evening.
Representatives for both Katy Perry and Ruby Rose have been contacted for additional comments as the police investigation progresses. The case highlights ongoing issues around celebrity allegations and the legal processes involved in historical assault claims.
