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TMZ has obtained a photo of Rihanna taken after Chris Brown allegedly beat her. The photo was posted by TMZ.com at 8:39 p.m. Eastern Standard Time .
The picture shows a woman said to be Rihanna , with her eyes closed, a fat lip and apparent bruises to her forehead.
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This is an official statement released from the LAPD concerning the domestic violence incident involving Rihanna and Chris Brown.
Los Angeles: 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.
Anyone with information concerning the unauthorized release of
the photograph is asked to call, during regular business hours,
(213) 485-4152. After-hours or on weekends, calls may be
directed to our 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(527-3247). Callers may also text “CRIMES” with a cell phone or
log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web Tips. When using
a cell phone, all messages should begin with “LAPD.” Tipsters
may remain anonymous. |
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