Rihanna has been identified as the victim in Chris Brown's felony battery case, which costs the performer his Wrigley gum ads.
- Feb 10, 2009
AceShowbiz - Several more details have been revealed in relation to the investigation that the LAPD has conducted against Chris Brown for alleged domestic violence felony battery. Amidst speculation on the identity of the female victim, Internet reports claimed Rihanna as the questioned victim. The "Umbrella" singer was said to have been hit and bitten by Chris. It was reported further that the songbird suffered "a bloody lip and nose" and might have bite wounds on one of her legs and arms.
Radar Online, in the meantime, claimed that a source inside Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where Rihanna was reportedly taken following the incident, said the singer became emotional when two female "assistants" went to visit her at the facility. "Rihanna was clearly very upset by what had happened and I could hear her screaming," the source said. "Rihanna was trying to get her point across about something, she sounded like she was crying as she tried to get ... her point across."
Chris himself has turned himself in to the authorities on late Sunday, February 8, to be questioned in relation to the case. He was released later that day shortly after posting $50,000 bail. As of press time, the case has been presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, thus additional charges may be filed. Chris is scheduled for another court appearance on March 5.
On Monday, February 9, Wrigley gum has confirmed that it suspended its ads featuring Chris. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, the brand stated, "Wrigley is concerned by the serious allegations made against Chris Brown. We believe Mr. Brown should be afforded the same due process as any citizen. However, we have made the decision to suspend the current advertising featuring Brown and any related marketing communications until the matter is resolved."
Meanwhile, Chris and Rihanna have yet commented on the incident. Their people also haven't made a statement regarding that matter.
