Rihanna Brakes Her Silence About Alleged Beating

February 21, 2009

TMZ released what appeared to be an official police photo of Rihanna's injuries Thursday, but did not specify how they obtained the imageStatement mentions Brown, but does not elaborateBy Matthew B. Zeidman

By Matthew B. Zeidman

HOLLYWOOD, CA (RushPRnews/Hollywood Today) 2/21/09 – Singer Rihanna broke her silence Friday regarding the alleged beating she suffered at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, pop star Chris Brown, by releasing a statement about the Feb. 8 incident.

“At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown,” reps from Rubenstein Associates said in a statement. “She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time.”

The statement was released one day after celebrity tabloid TMZ leaked an apparently official police photo taken of Rihanna after the incident to document her injuries, which included several bruises and cuts to the face. The origin of the image was not revealed.

Brown, 19, has been largely silent after turning himself in to police the night of the purported altercation, saying in a statement Sunday that he was “sorry and saddened,” but not addressing blame or discussing the details of the case. He is currently free on bail, but has not been formally charged with any crime.

Rihanna, 21, whose legal name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is known for dance-friendly hits, such as “Umbrella” and “Shut Up and Drive.” In February 2008, she worked with international donor network DKMS to find a bone marrow donor for a New York mother of two who was fighting leukemia.

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