Law enforcement sources are getting more specific regarding Sunday night's Chris Brown arrest - and cops who photographed Rihanna's injuries say they are "horrific."
The photos show major contusions on both sides of the singer's face - there is serious swelling and bruising. Her lip is split and her nose bloody.
Moreover, there are bite marks on one of her arms and on several fingers.
According to reports, Rihanna claims Chris Brown struck her with his fists and that's what did the damage. There was no object used in the alleged attack.
Rihanna refused treatment at the scene, but before she left cops took photos. According to reports, the photos alone are "devastating proof of abuse."
Also, it was not Rihanna who personally called 911. Someone in the area heard her screams during the alleged assault and placed the urgent call for help.
According to a source close to the investigation, Chris Brown "fled on foot" from the scene following the disturbing attack. Two officers from the LAPD found Rihanna in Brown's rented silver Lamborghini "beaten really badly and hysterical."
Brown had taken the keys to the car with him and Rihanna was basically left on the side of the road with the car and was badly injured: "Rihanna didn't want anyone to touch her, she was in so much pain," the source says.
Rihanna was treated and discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, having been escorted out a back exit of the hospital some time that night. "They used a decoy to throw off the media," a source close to the investigation said.
Neither Rihanna nor Chris Brown's exact whereabouts are known at this time, although Brown was spotted arriving at the London hotel in West Hollywood after being released from custody on $50,000 bail the night of the attack.
A member of Rihanna's inner circle reportedly told E! News that her family is making plans to get her out of L.A. as soon as possible: "They want to get her back to Barbados. They want to keep her away from Chris right now."
Brown, 19, has pulled out of his scheduled appearance Sunday at the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, while Rihanna, 20, opted to postpone a sold-out concert scheduled for Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, citing an "unavoidable" conflict.
Earlier Monday, Wrigley announced it was pulling all advertisements for Doublemint Gum featuring the R&B singer until the situation is resolved.
More on this story as it develops ...
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February 10th, 2009 11:03 AM
thats wat she get o well
February 10th, 2009 11:12 AM
well i strongly think that their is other sources to this story Chris Brown wouldnt just hit her just because and im not just saying this....It was said that she has herpes and could have passed them on. So lets get the story corret before you people start saying things
February 10th, 2009 11:14 AM
And How, Would you feel if yo man beat you?? if you had one??? its not pretty and cute its sad when a man thinks he have to put his hands on a woman i wish a nigga would
February 10th, 2009 11:21 AM
NO WOMEN DESRVES TO BE ABUSED AND FOR U LOSERS WHO THINK O WELL I CAN'T WAIT TO SOME MAN WHOOPS YA ASS. Rumors are always lingering. WAIT 4 THE FACTS
February 10th, 2009 11:44 AM
Even if she did give him herpes, this sounds absolutely horrible! I feel so bad for her and I think it's good idea that she goes back to Barbados, she should be with her family.
February 10th, 2009 12:21 PM
I say that Rihanna is a jealous and insecure woman and she was physically attacking Chris Brown too. She ain't that innocent
February 10th, 2009 12:43 PM
You know of you are something else saying oh well.
There is also speculation that he is supposedly be dating the girl that will play aaliyah. Also that supposedly that young lady and her friends were at the scene as well.
There is more to the story.
To say good for her regardless of the situation becareful what you say with your mouth. As it could come back to haunt you.
February 10th, 2009 12:45 PM
Rihanna if u read this I want to say that wateva u do, I love you and I hope u get well soon, wheather u decide to go back to Chris or go back to Barbados with ur family I respect ur decision, ur old enough to decide and am behind u every step of the way and so are all ur loving fans!!! xxx wissem
February 10th, 2009 1:20 PM
I think they probably got in a fight and she was mad about something bc we know she is jealous and she provoked him. HE SHOULD NOT have hit her tho. That is really terrible and unmanly.
February 10th, 2009 1:53 PM
People are eating this stupid story up! I am sick of hearing about it already! Chris Brown needs to leave her alone!Rhianna needs to stop running around with all these men! I don't care how beautiful and talented she is. What she is doing to herself is very ugly and unladylike! She needs to have some repsect for herself! Chris Brown needs to get some counseling! Especially if he is infected with some disease she gave him! That kind of thing doesn't sit well with anyone in this day and age. There is no excuse for people to run around making each other sick! It is horrible, and I feel sorry for both these mixed up young people!