The pic was leaked without authorization from LAPD, which confirmed it is authentic and is pursuing legal action against the person responsible for its release. Thanks to towleroad who reprinted the the LAPD statement:
“The unauthorized release of a domestic violence photograph immediately generated an internal investigation. At about 7 p.m. on February 19, 2009, the Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Section began receiving numerous inquiries about the release of a photograph associated with a domestic violence incident that occurred on February 8, 2009, involving entertainer Chris Brown. The photograph appeared on an entertainment website. The photograph has the appearance of one taken during an official Domestic Violence investigation. The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence. The Department launched an immediate internal investigation and subsequently filed a personnel complaint. A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination.”
I’m going to keep my comments to myself bc there are so many people saying better. Like Whyfame at Zimbio.com. A sampling:
Black girl lusts after Thug/Bad Boy — Thug/Bad Boy beats or mistreats girl — Wash, rinse, repeat.
How many times have we heard this story? This storyline has become all too common and you would think that it would serve as a lesson and warning to these women. Apparently the R&B; singer Rihanna was brutally beaten to a bloody pulp over the weekend in LA. The suspect turned out to be her boyfriend… Hip Hop/R&B; performer Chris Brown. From the reports… the injuries to this young woman were “horrific”. Her face was apparently left swollen and bruised. If that’s not bad enough, it has also been reported that Rihanna is not cooperating with Police and does not want to press charges against her abuser.
Her posts are great–“why do black women love thugs?” “Even a thug asks ‘WTF?'”
Best part about her post–she won’t accept comments, cuz she doesn’t want to hear “the other side.” As if there could be another side. I’m with her. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF SOMEBODY YOU LOVE?
