Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault

Ruby Rose has publicly accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault , describing an alleged incident she said took place more than two decades ago at a nightclub in Melbourne. Rose said she made the allegation on April 12 in a social media post, and stated the encounter involved non-consensual physical contact when she was in her early 20s. Rose is now 40, according to her statement.

In her account, Rose said she is detailing the allegation publicly for the first time and described a long delay in speaking about it. She said it took nearly two decades to disclose the alleged event because of trauma. Rose also provided a graphic description of what she alleges occurred during the incident.

A representative for Perry denied the allegation in a statement provided to People. The representative described the claim as “categorically false, dangerous, reckless lies.” The same statement also asserted that Rose has a “well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals.”

Rose rejected that characterization, saying she has not previously made serious public accusations of this kind. She also said she is not interested in filing a police report. Instead, Rose challenged Perry to sue, and said she has photographic evidence and multiple witnesses related to the alleged incident.

The dispute is currently unfolding as a public exchange of accusation and denial, with no legal action described in the statements. The claims and the response have drawn attention because they involve two internationally known figures and because the allegation concerns an event said to have occurred in Australia. The matter, as presented, remains unresolved and contested.