Chris Brown Allegedly Assaulted Rihanna, Police Looking for Him

[Chief]

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b990...own_after.html

Grammy day was supposed to be a glittery affair for R&B's reigning It couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna. But things have gone horribly amiss.

Los Angeles police have confirmed Brown, 19, is being investigated for felony domestic battery. Sources tell E! News that the alleged victim was Rihanna, 20, and that she had visible bruises on her face. Both bailed on their scheduled Grammy performances.

A spokeswoman for Brown's label declined comment. Rihanna's publicist, Amanda Silverman, would only tell E! News that the 20-year-old "Disturbia" singer was involved in a traffic mishap and "is fine."

Per department policy, police are declining to identify the alleged victim. Investigators are attempting to track down Brown.

"When we can find him we will take him into custody for questioning," says Officer Karen Smith, an LAPD spokeswoman. "If there is probable cause for an arrest, then he will be arrested."

The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Han Park area of Los Angeles. Earlier in the evening Brown and Rihanna were all smiles while attending Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash together.

In a statement, police say Brown and his companion "became involved in an argument. After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker."

By the time officers arrived on the scene, Brown had split.

Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, decided against singing a medley of "Disturbia" and "Live Your Life" at tonight's awards. Likewise, Brown scrapped his scheduled performance of "Forever."

"We're sorry she is unable to join us this evening," said the Recording Academy. A virtually identical statement was issued for Brown's absence.

Brown and Rihanna were up for dueling Pop Collaboration With Vocals awards, Brown for his duet with Jordin Sparks on "No Air," Rihanna with Maroon 5 for "If I Never See Your Face Again." Brown was also contending for Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Take You Down."

—Additional reporting by Marc Malkin and Whitney English

(Originally published Feb. 8, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. PT.)

I can't believe he assaulted my girl.

[Jekka]

People is reporting that he turned himself in to the police - http://www.people.com/people/article...257728,00.html

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

BreakingNewsOn
less than 10 seconds ago from BNO Headquarters
BULLETIN -- CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED IN LOS ANGELES.

[florige]

Geeesuz wtf???!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

way to go Chris

[pawe]

oh noes...like, is he like, jailed?

[Trainwreck2100]

I wonder if he choked her out while "No Air" was playing in the background

[portnoy]

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b990...own_after.html

Grammy day was supposed to be a glittery affair for R&B's reigning It couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna. But things have gone horribly amiss.

Los Angeles police have confirmed Brown, 19, is being investigated for felony domestic battery. Sources tell E! News that the alleged victim was Rihanna, 20, and that she had visible bruises on her face. Both bailed on their scheduled Grammy performances.

A spokeswoman for Brown's label declined comment. Rihanna's publicist, Amanda Silverman, would only tell E! News that the 20-year-old "Disturbia" singer was involved in a traffic mishap and "is fine."

Per department policy, police are declining to identify the alleged victim. Investigators are attempting to track down Brown.

"When we can find him we will take him into custody for questioning," says Officer Karen Smith, an LAPD spokeswoman. "If there is probable cause for an arrest, then he will be arrested."

The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Han Park area of Los Angeles. Earlier in the evening Brown and Rihanna were all smiles while attending Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash together.

In a statement, police say Brown and his companion "became involved in an argument. After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker."

By the time officers arrived on the scene, Brown had split.

Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, decided against singing a medley of "Disturbia" and "Live Your Life" at tonight's awards. Likewise, Brown scrapped his scheduled performance of "Forever."

"We're sorry she is unable to join us this evening," said the Recording Academy. A virtually identical statement was issued for Brown's absence.

Brown and Rihanna were up for dueling Pop Collaboration With Vocals awards, Brown for his duet with Jordin Sparks on "No Air," Rihanna with Maroon 5 for "If I Never See Your Face Again." Brown was also contending for Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Take You Down."

—Additional reporting by Marc Malkin and Whitney English

(Originally published Feb. 8, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. PT.)

I can't believe he assaulted my girl.

what is she into brainless tubs o' lard or something?

[tp2021]

I wonder if he choked her out while "No Air" was playing in the background

[dirk4mvp]

How dare he put his hands on such a fine piece of ass, sons.

[Frenzy]

it cause she has a huge forehead,and he couldn't take it

[Trainwreck2100]

it cause she has a huge forehead,and he couldn't take it

Its cause he woke and realized "I'm Chrees Brown, get the out my bed bee-ach"

[MI21]

I had the privledge (not) of meeting these two whilst they were on Tour in Australia. They actually looked like they couldn't stand each other, it was very strange.

[BlackSwordsMan]

rhianna is pretty hot

[BlackSwordsMan]

Brown and Rihanna were up for dueling Pop Collaboration With Vocals awards, Brown for his duet with Jordin Sparks on "No Air," Rihanna with Maroon 5 for "If I Never See Your Face Again." Brown was also contending for Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Take You Down."

oh the irony

[Viva Las Espuelas]

what a jackass.

[024]

Brown was also contending for Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Take You Down."

[Kori Ellis]

He supposedly hit Rihanna because she gave him herpes. I'm not saying that's a good reason to hit her, but if true, what a ho!

[Cant_Be_Faded]

ROFL

ROFL

LOL!!!! heeerrrrpeeeess

[Reck]

I never liked this bag. I hope he gets 10 years. lol

[MrChug]

He supposedly hit Rihanna because she gave him herpes. I'm not saying that's a good reason to hit her, but if true, what a ho!

I guess the only reason I doubt that, although possible is because I thought they'd been slappin skins for a while: If that's true then he'd-a knocked the piss out of her a while back when his genitals started looking like pizza.

Not that it's right, or not that she's NOT a ho :P

[JudynTX]

He supposedly hit Rihanna because she gave him herpes. I'm not saying that's a good reason to hit her, but if true, what a ho!

Ewwwwwwwwwwww

[JoeChalupa]

Street cred?

[monosylab1k]

Doesn't everybody in showbiz have herpes? I thought that was a requirement to even get nominated for a Grammy.

[BackStabber]

High-powered attorney Mark Geragos has Chris's back....and a hefty retainer.