Authorities in Australia have opened an official investigation into pop star Katy Perry over allegations that she sexually assaulted actress Ruby Rose in 2010. On Wednesday, Variety reported that it had received a statement from Victoria Police confirming the matter is being taken seriously.
A police investigation is underway in Australia after Katy Perry was accused of sexual assault by “Batgirl” and “Orange Is the New Black” actor Ruby Rose. The pop star has denied the allegations, calling them “reckless lies.”
The Victoria Police said in a statement: “Melbourne…
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After first coming forward with her claims Sunday night, Rose initially said she did not plan to pursue legal action, stating, “Yeah, not interested in filing a report over this.” Days later, however, she indicated on social media platform Threads that she had changed course.
The allegations have sparked widespread public debate, with Perry’s representatives strongly denying the claims.
Police Open Formal Investigation
“Melbourne sexual offenses and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating [an alleged] historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010,” the Victoria Police said in a statement to Variety. “Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
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The statute of limitations has been widely cited in online discussions surrounding the case. However, Victoria’s legal framework allows authorities to investigate alleged offenses long after they are said to have occurred. After Ruby Rose revealed that she had spoken with investigators, speculation grew that an official inquiry into Katy Perry could follow. Victoria Police have now confirmed that an investigation is underway.
Details of the Alleged Incident
According to her social media post, Ruby Rose alleges that Katy Perry initiated non-consensual physical contact while she was in a vulnerable state at a nightclub, describing the encounter as sexual in nature. Rose said that, at the time, she did not know how to make sense of the alleged incident and, in the years that followed, referred to it as a “funny little drunk story.”
She now says that perspective has changed with time. “I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost two decades to say this publicly,” Rose said, suggesting she has since had the opportunity to more fully process the experience. Since finalizing her reports with Victoria Police, Rose has said she would no longer be able to “comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved.”
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Speaking to Variety, a representative for Katy Perry strongly denied the claims. “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies,” the representative said.
Ultimately, the situation is currently defined by two conflicting accounts: Ruby Rose stands by her allegation, while Katy Perry has firmly denied any wrongdoing. The official investigation by Victoria Police has heightened the stakes.
Investigation Status and Next Steps
With Victoria Police now confirming an active investigation, the situation has moved beyond social media claims into a formal legal context. For now, the case remains unresolved, defined by competing accounts and limited public evidence. Authorities have not announced any charges, and further developments will depend on the outcome of the investigation.
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As the process unfolds, the case is likely to continue drawing public attention, particularly given the high profiles of Ruby Rose and Katy Perry, as well as the broader conversations it may prompt.
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