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Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

Australian authorities say they have launched an investigation into a 2010 incident involving actress Ruby Rose, who accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault on social media.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Actor Ruby Rose alleges pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted her in Australia in 2010

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

  2. Newest

    Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault

    Headline from WMUR ·

Reports & sources

43 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    Katy Perry Denies Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Claim, Calls Accusations 'Reckless Lies' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Ruby Rose claimed Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a nightclub and later helped the actress secure a visa to the U.S. Perry denied the claims.

  2. Breitbart News

    Actress Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault, Perry Denies: 'Dangerous Reckless Lies' (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Pop star Katy Perry is forcefully denying claims of sexual assault leveled by actress Ruby Rose.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Famous Actress Accuses Katy Perry Of Sexual Assault (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Katy Perry is vehemently denying sexual assault allegations made by Ruby Rose.

  4. Fox News

    Katy Perry fights back against Ruby Rose's 'categorically false' sexual assault allegations (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ruby Rose alleges Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago. Perry's representative denies the "categorically false" claims.

  5. Variety

    Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault; Perry’s Rep Slams Claims as ‘Categorically False and Dangerous Lies’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Katy Perry has been accused of sexually assaulting Ruby Rose at a Melbourne nightclub years ago, with Rose saying she was in her twenties.

  6. Advocate

    Ruby Rose alleges she was sexually assaulted by Katy Perry; singer denies (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    The Batwoman star posted a detailed account of the alleged 20-year-old incident on Threads. Perry's rep called the allegations "categorically false."

  7. Variety

    Katy Perry Under Investigation in Australia Over Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Katy Perry is being investigated by police in Australia after Ruby Rose accused her of sexual assault.

  8. Breitbart News

    Australian Police Launch Investigation After Ruby Rose Accuses Katy Perry of Sexual Assault (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Australian police have reportedly launched an investigation after actress Ruby Rose accused pop star Katy Perry of sexual assault in social media posts. The "I Kissed a Girl" singer, meanwhile, strongly denies the allegations.

  9. Fox News

    Katy Perry under police investigation over Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Katy Perry is under investigation by Australian police after Ruby Rose alleged the singer sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. Perry's rep calls the claims false.

  10. NBC4 Washington

    Actor Ruby Rose alleges pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted her in Australia in 2010 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her a decade and a half ago in Melbourne.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Ruby Rose vs. Katy Perry: Australia police confirm investigation into reported 2010 incident (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Ruby Rose's public allegations of sexual assault against Katy Perry have made it to Australian police, who confirmed an investigation into a reported 2010 incident.

  12. Newsweek

    Police now investigating claim Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "They are dangerous reckless lies," a representative for Katy Perry said.

  13. The Hollywood Reporter

    Katy Perry Under Investigation by Australian Police Following Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Katy Perry is under investigation by Australian police following graphic sexual assault claims from Ruby Rose.

  14. New York Post

    Katy Perry investigated by police following shocking Ruby Rose sexual assault claim (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Australian Police confirmed to The California Post that Ruby Rose had formally completed a police report tied to explosive sexual assault claims tied to Katy Perry.

  15. Rolling Stone

    Katy Perry Under Police Investigation Over Ruby Rose's Sexual-Assault Claims (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Police in Australia are investigating claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose during a night out at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.

  16. Deadline

    Ruby Rose Vs Katy Perry: Australian Police Probe Sexual Assault Claim (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Australian police have launched an investigation after Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexual assault. Perry has denied the claims.

  17. The Daily Caller

    Police Investigating Katy Perry After Actress Accuses Pop Superstar Of Sexual Assault (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Australian police launched an investigation after actress Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in Melbourne in 2010.

  18. WMUR

    Australian authorities launch investigation after Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Australian authorities say they have launched an investigation into a 2010 incident involving actress Ruby Rose, who accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault on social media.

  19. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Australian police launch investigation into Ruby Rose allegations against Katy Perry (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    An investigation has been launched after actress Ruby Rose accused singer Katy Perry of allegedly sexually assaulting her in a nightclub in 2010.

  20. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Ruby Rose sexual assault claims spark Katy Perry investigation (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    An investigation was underway in Australia after “Orange is the New Black” actress Ruby Rose accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her at a Melbourne nightclub more than a decade

  21. Lamag

    Katy Perry Allegations Under Investigation by Victoria Police (opens Lamag)

    Published

    Lamag's feed description

    Victoria Police investigate Ruby Rose’s claim that Katy Perry assaulted her in 2010. Perry denies the allegation as false.

  22. CNN

    Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault and Australian authorities launch investigation (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Actress Ruby Rose accused singer Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in 2010. Now, Australian police tell CNN that an investigation underway.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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