Leaked photo of battered Rihanna forces investigation
Los Angeles police have launched an internal investigation to determine who leaked a picture of a bruised and battered Rihanna to the media.
The close-up photo of the R&B singer -- with contusions on her forehead and below her eyes, and cuts on her lip -- was published on the entertainment Web site TMZ on Thursday.
Rihanna, 21, was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, on
More.. a Los Angeles street before the two were to perform at the Grammy Awards on February 8.
"The unauthorized release of a domestic violence photograph immediately generated an internal investigation," an L.A. police spokesman said in a statement. "The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence. A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination."
The chief investigator in the case had told CNN earlier that authorities had tried to guard against leaks. Detective Deshon Andrews said he had kept the case file closely guarded and that no copies had been made of the original photos and documents.
Brown was arrested on February 8 in connection with the case and and booked on suspicion of making criminal threats.
Authorities are trying to determine whether Brown should face domestic violence-related charges.
Brown apologized for the incident this week.
"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired," the 19-year-old said in a statement released by his spokesman. "I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person." Less..
Added: Feb 20 2009 In: celebrity
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Hope someone beats his ass.
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "dragonfiregirl" (R)
Jesus!.... She's a pretty woman in normal times. That prick Brown didn't have to smash her face up like that.
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "AvgDude2" (R)
ROID RAGE PERHAPS??
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "WEEDBENDER" (R)
Did she give him some xanax & then sleep with him??
Chris-travis-Brown?
:)
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "a19012434t" (R)
that is nasty as ****, the poor girl. he needs his head tested. why do blokes do this to girls?
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "ajo01" (R)
funny thing is...until this assault, i had never heard of either of them.
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "Dawsopolis" (B)
I never heard of them either before this assault.
'"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired," the 19-year-old said in a statement released by his spokesman. "I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person."'
You don't need a god or pastors or boogie men or your mother. If she did her job right, you wouldn't be in trouble.
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "Steve677" (R)
whoever beats his woman is a faggot an asshole and much more... therefor... chris brown u suck...
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "maxw3ll" (R)
that's just her excuse for getting caught out sans make-up...
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "nattyroots" (R)
yeah i will just waite
and rihana wouldnt be singing with this face anytime soon.
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "southcentralasia" (R)
no more violence please!
BTW, I like your avatar...
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "nattyroots" (R)
lol
you dont know much do you?
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "southcentralasia" (R)
you're married now, just do what you're told like the rest of us and don't worry about it!
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "nattyroots" (R)
Damn! Sista got ****ed up!
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "eltrut" (R)
I could understand Chris Brown, but you must live in a hole if you haven't heard of Rihanna.
Posted Feb-20-2009 by "bommer1" (R)