Australian Authorities Investigate Ruby Rose’s Sexual Assault Allegations Against Katy Perry

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200

Australian police are currently investigating allegations of sexual assault against pop star Katy Perry, made by actress Ruby Rose. Rose, known for roles in 'Batgirl' and 'Orange Is the New Black,' claims the alleged incident took place at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010, when both were in their early twenties. Perry, 41, has strongly denied the accusations, with her representatives calling them 'reckless lies.' Victoria Police confirmed that detectives from the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are handling the ongoing investigation, noting that commenting further would be inappropriate at this stage. Initially, Rose had not intended to file a police report, but she later confirmed that she completed all necessary reports and will comply with police requests, temporarily refraining from public discussion of the case. The investigation has attracted significant attention, with Rose providing detailed accounts of the alleged incident on social media. Perry’s repre