Move over Cassie, Rihanna out shined you again. Just when Rihanna was starting to get her life back on track, nude photos of her were just leaked onto the internet.
Unlike other celebrities who leak their own photos (you know who you are!), we have a feeling Rihanna didn't know about this.
Just when Chris Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos went to court to request investigation paperwork in regards to Rihanna's leaked battered photo, these scandalous nude pics surface.
The photos feature Rihanna in what seems to be a hotel room in...compromising positions. In the main photo, where you can see Rihanna's reflection in the mirror, it looks as if someone wrote "I love you Robyn. I miss you."
Chris Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos is trying to get Brown’s case dismissed by requesting records of the police department’s internal investigation to find out how exactly the photo of a battered Rihanna leaked online.
Geragos is alleging that LAPD is to blame, and leaked the photo, which appeared on TMZ. Geragos tells E! News, "The leaks can form the basis for a motion to dismiss the case in regards to outrageous governmental misconduct.”
According to court papers obtained by Radar, Geragos said, "I'm informed and believe that on or about Feb. 19, 2009, a photograph taken by the LAPD depicting physical injuries on Ms. Fenty's person was illegally leaked to the media.
"Specifically, I am informed and believe that this highly prejudicial photograph was sold by an LAPD officer to the entertainment website, TMZ.
"The photograph was immediately viewed by hundreds of thousands of viewers and was displayed on every news channel for several weeks...The purpose of the leak was necessarily for profit and to vilify Mr. Brown and poison the potential jury pool."
In short, Chris' lawyer wants the entire case dismissed because the leak constitutes “demonstratable bias on the part of the involved officers."
Next up for Chris is a preliminary hearing on May 28th. Can you imagine if he got off on a technicality like that?!
Rihanna made a triumphant return to the red carpet this evening during the 'The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion' Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala in New York City.
Rocking Dolce & Gabbana black capri pants and a black, strong-shouldered jacket, Rihanna happily posed for photographers, but refused to do interviews with reporters.
It's Rihanna's first red carpet appearance since she was allegedly assaulted by boyfriend Chris Brown back in February. And boy does she look good!
The Gala is considered the social event of the season, and only the crème de la crème of celebrities are invited. Star like Madonna, Kate Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Gisele Bundchen, Anne Hathaway, Eva Longoria, Jessica Biel, and Victoria Beckham are among some of the stars that made their way down the fabulous red carpet.
What do you think of Rihanna's new look? Love it or hate it? Check out more red carpet photos from the Costume Gala in our photo gallery
Despite several media outlets reporting that Rihanna and her ex Chris Brown have secretly reconciled (and are even living together?!), Rihanna's father insists she's not only over him, he's already "old news."
Speaking to Us Weekly about his daughter's recent vacation in her native Barbados, Ronald Fenty said: "Chris sounds like old news to me... [Rihanna is a] different person, back to herself. It’s like Chris never existed. She seems reborn."
Sources close to Chris' camp tell Hollyscoop that Rihanna wants nothing to do with Chris, and is going to great lengths not to be at the same place at the same time to avoid media speculation of a reunion.
While Rihanna is constantly being linked to random celebrities, Chris has remained relatively low-key since the incident back in February. If you could play matchmaker for Rihanna, who would you set her up with?
The Chris Brown case seems to be dragging along, with both parties taking their time on coming to an agreement for a plea deal. But after today’s hearing, at least one matter was solved.
The $1 million in jewelry Rihanna had been wearing the night of the incident will now be returned. Rihanna had borrowed the jewelry on the night of her alleged attack to wear to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party.
And since the incident in February, the LAPD has been holding on to them for evidence sake. Today, however, it was decided that the LAPD would photograph the earrings and three rings, and return the pieces to the jewelers who lent them to her.
As for the case, a preliminary hearing has been set for May 28th. Rihanna will not have to testify that day. If she is called at all, it will be at a later date.
In related news, Chris Brown’s lawyer Mark Geragos had some harsh words for the LAPD today over the online leak of Rihanna’s photo, taken shortly after the assault.
He spoke out after the hearing to reporters, saying, “The leaks confirm the basis for a motion to dismiss the case in regards to outrageous governmental conduct.”
Geragos now wants the Rihanna case dismissed because of the leaks. Do you guys think he should get away with it or should he punished?
Rihanna and her lawyer Donald Etra are asking police to return over $1 million dollars worth of jewelry they're still holding onto for "evidence."
The night Rihanna was allegedly attacked by her ex boyfriend Chris Brown, she was wearing $1.4 million dollars worth of jewels. And the borrowed diamonds have yet to be returned.
"Since there appears to be no evidentiary value to the continued holding of this jewelry ... we respectfully [ask] the court to order the return of this property to [Rihanna] without further delay," her lawyer Donald Etra wrote in a court request filed earlier this week.
The borrowed jewelry included two yellow metal hoop earrings with white stones; one yellow metal ring with white stones and green stones; and two yellow metal rings with white stones.
The Gucci printed dress she also wore on the night of Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party is also being held for evidence. Only problem is, that was also borrowed for the night.
Rihanna's attorney stated in the documents that Rihanna is going to be held liable for the diamonds and the dress by the designers, unless she returns them ASAP.
So far the LAPD has refused to comment on the situation, and the DA hasn't responded to Donald's request, but we'll keep you guys updated as soon as we hear more! Source
Rihanna is said to be acting uncooperative when it comes to talking to the Los Angeles District Attorney regarding the case against Chris Brown.
Sources tell Fox News Rihanna just "wants the whole thing" to go away and isn’t helping the DA prepare his case against Brown for allegedly beating her the day before the Grammy Awards.
Sources also say Rihanna is still angry that the picture of her beaten and bruised leaked to the press, and that she’s being called Chris’ “victim.”
This is a little surprising that she would still be so uncooperative because she and Chris are reportedly “on a break.” The only reason she would have to not testify against him is if she wanted to get back together with him.
Apparently the DA already has a good case against Chris, but they wanted that extra edge of having Rihanna on their side, playing the victim role. Guess Rihanna’s not cool with that!
We can’t fault her for wanted this whole mess to go away, but she almost has an obligation to talk about it. We’re not saying she should be forced to testify, but at least shed some light to the DA!
Chris’ hearing is scheduled for one week from today on April 6th. Hopefully we’ll get some answers on what really happened. Do you think Rihanna should testify against Brown?
UPDATE:
The Los Angeles County District Attorney denies that Rihanna is no longer cooperating in the Chris Brown case.
"We deal with her attorney who says she is a cooperating victim," L.A. County D.A. spokesperson Sandi Gibbons tells Usmagazine.com.
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