Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault: Investigation Updates

The legal and public dispute between pop star Katy Perry and model-actress Ruby Rose has intensified following Rose’s renewed allegations that Perry sexually assaulted her two decades ago at an Australian nightclub, with Australian authorities confirming an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Ruby Rose first detailed the accusation in a series of posts on Threads on April 12, 2026, stating that Perry assaulted her at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne when Rose was in her early 20s. She wrote that it had taken nearly 20 years to speak publicly about the incident, explaining, “I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly.” Rose added that sharing her experience was part of her healing process, saying, “Before I open up about something incredibly raw and traumatic, I tell myself ‘it’s ok, you don’t need people to believe you, you just need to get it out of your poor body, before it gives you cancer.’”

In response, a representative for Katy Perry called the allegations “dangerous” and “reckless,” stating in a statement to USA TODAY on April 13, 2026: “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies.” The representative noted that Rose has a history of making serious public allegations that have been denied by those involved.

Following Rose’s public claims, Victoria Police in Australia confirmed they are investigating a historical sexual assault alleged to have occurred in Melbourne in 2010. A police spokesperson told The Los Angeles Times on April 15, 2026, that the matter is being handled by the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team. The spokesperson said police were informed the alleged incident took place at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s central business district but declined to confirm the identities of those involved, stating, “As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”

Rose later said she had filed a police report related to the incident on April 13, 2026 and expressed relief at being able to begin the healing process. In a message to supporters, she wrote, “I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly… Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes.”

The renewed attention on the allegations has drawn commentary from individuals connected to the venue in question. A former manager of the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne spoke to Rolling Stone Australia, though the outlet did not publish the specifics of their statement in the available reports. Meanwhile, Rose’s claims have been featured in multiple outlets, including Page Six, which published a resurfaced essay in which she provided further details about the night in question, though the full contents of that essay were not detailed in the source material reviewed.

Perry’s representatives have not provided additional comment beyond the initial denial, and Rose’s team did not respond to requests for comment from outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and InStyle as of mid-April 2026. The investigation remains active, with no public indication of when conclusions might be reached.