Overview
- Victoria Police confirmed Wednesday that its Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team is probing an alleged 2010 assault at a licensed venue in Melbourne’s CBD.
- Ruby Rose posted the accusation on Threads over the weekend and said Tuesday she had finalized police reports and would pause public comment at investigators’ request.
- Katy Perry’s representatives denied the allegation as categorically false and called the social media claims dangerous, reckless lies.
- Resurfaced video and photos place both women out in Melbourne that night, and a former Spice Market manager recalled them at the club and leaving together, though he said he did not see an assault.
- Criminal lawyers warn a prosecution would be difficult after 16 years because CCTV is unlikely to remain and witness memories fade, and police say no charges have been laid as the inquiry continues.