Picture of Battered Rihanna
February 20, 2009 | by The Maven | Filed under celebrity, legal, pictures
Pictures of a beaten Rihanna that the police took on the night of her altercation with Chris Brown were somehow leaked from someone inside the LAPD.
The photo which were obtained by TMZ.com, shows just how brutally the pop star/singer was beaten. It seems like the reports that she suffered two contusions on both sides of her forehead, the bloody lip and nose were all accurate.
The problem with the photo is that it was unauthorized by the LAPD and they have launched an internal investigation to find out who is responsible.
Here’s their press release:
*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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