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February 19th, 2009 at 11:46 pm

Rihanna Injury Photo: Picture of Rihanna after Beating

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The long searched for and frequently faked picture of Rihanna’s injuries after the assault she suffered from boyfriend and fellow R&B star Chris Brown has surfaced via TMZ.

**Updated with video and new information below** [See also:
Chris Brown charged with two felonies in alleged Rihanna Beating,

The Web site has published the photo in a post titled Rihanna — The Face of a Battered Woman — it gives the public the first glimpse of the serious injuries previously only described by eyewitness accounts.  The  Rihanna tattoos on her shoulder would seem to confirm the authenticity.

The photo seems to corroborate a story the site posted last week, which quoted an unnamed Los Angeles Police Department source as saying Rihanna suffered contusions on both sides of her face, with serious swelling and bruising, and a split lip and bloody nose.

Police released a statement that didn’t confirm whether the photo was real, according to New York’s Daily News. “The LAPD does not and will not release any victim’s photos. It’s that simple. We have not,” said Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Jason Lee.

Source: Photo Of Bruised Rihanna Posted Online See also: NY Daily News: Photo reveals bruised, battered face of Rihanna post alleged Chris Brown beat

The story is developing.  The top photo is Rihanna performing at the Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash on January 29, 2009, one of her last public appearances before the assault;  a stark contrast to what you will find  at TMZ  Given TMZ’s long track record for scoops and authentic evidence, and the presence of the Rihanna Roman-numeral shoulder tattoos for which she is well known attest to the grim and shocking reality.

UPDATE. The LAPD confirms the authenticity of the Rihanna photo while launching an internal investigation into the leak.

“The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence,” it read. “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.”

Source: LA Times: LAPD probes Rihanna beating photo




UPDATE: Here is a video report on the leaked photo.

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UPDATE – Rihanna was spotted in L.A. and X17Online.com has some photos that were taken on February 19, 2009. On February 20, 2009, which is also her 21st birthday, Rihanna released a statement through her reps.

UPDATE – February 21, 2009. TMZ reportedly paid $62,500 for the photo.

Here is a video interview: Harvey Levin defends TMZ’s use of leaked Rihanna pix.


“At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown,” read a statement released by Rubenstein Associates. “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.”

Source: Rihanna Breaks Silence: Thanks Fans, Won’t Discuss Chris Brown

Photo credit: Getty Images North America

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