Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault, Perry denies allegation
Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her 20 years ago. A representative for the singer denied these claims, calling them “reckless lies.”
Australian police are investigating after Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexual assault.
On April 15, Victoria Police confirmed the investigation in a statement shared with USA TODAY, days after Rose alleged that Rose sexually assaulted her nearly 20 years ago.
A representative for Mr Perry denied the “reckless” allegations.
“Detectives from the Melbourne Sexual Offenses and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are investigating an alleged historic sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010,” Victoria Police said in a statement. “Police have been told the incident occurred on a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD, the Australian city’s central business district, which is home to bars and nightclubs.”
“As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage,” the statement concluded.
USA TODAY has reached out to Perry’s representatives for comment.
The incident comes after Ms Rose, 40, claimed in a series of thread posts on April 12 that Ms Perry assaulted her “at Melbourne’s Spice Market nightclub” when she was in her 20s.
“I was only in my early 20s. I’m 40 now. It took me almost 20 years to say this publicly,” she wrote. “I’m so grateful that I took the time to find my voice, but this just goes to show how impactful trauma and sexual assault can be. Thank you for meeting me.”
The “Batwoman” actress also said she plans to go to the police “to see if they can look into my experience.” She later posted, “I did it.”
In an earlier statement shared with USA TODAY, Perry’s representatives denied the allegations.
“The claims Ruby Rose is spreading on social media about Katy Perry are not only completely false, they are dangerous and reckless lies,” the statement said. “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious allegations on social media against various individuals, allegations that have been repeatedly denied by those named.”
Rose previously faced allegations of a hostile work environment and misconduct after leaving the CW drama “Batwoman” in 2020. At the time, Warner Bros. called the actress’ allegations “historical revisionism” and said her firing was “based on multiple complaints regarding her workplace conduct.”
Contributor: Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY
