Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of 2010 Assault

Australian actress and model Ruby Rose has accused pop singer Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her during a night out in Melbourne in August 2010, prompting a police investigation and a firm denial from Perry's representatives. The allegations, detailed in social media posts by Rose earlier this month, describe an incident at the Spice Market nightclub where Perry allegedly pulled aside her underwear and rubbed herself on Rose's face, leading Rose to vomit. Rose, who was in her early 20s at the time, stated that the encounter occurred after the pair had been drinking heavily following an appearance at a high school formal at the Grand Hyatt hotel.

In her recent Threads posts, Rose explained that she had referenced the evening in a 2011 essay for an Australian publication, but portrayed it lightly to cope with the trauma. Writing about her sobriety journey, Rose recalled relapsing after 30 days alcohol-free while partying with Perry. "I spectacularly lost dignity and keys one night not too long ago. Remember when Katy Perry and I crashed the year 12 formal? I don't," she wrote, adding that she remembered thinking, "I'll have a drink tonight, I deserve one. I mean, what's the...