Joan and Melissa

Disgusting...

It took Chris Brown nine days to apologize to girlfriend Rihanna for allegedly beating and biting her. That stunning account comes from the LAPD officer's notes about what happened between the two pop stars on the night of February 8th. According to the report released on Thursday, Rihanna’s assistant received a text message from Brown on February 17th apologizing for what he’d done and saying he was going to "get help." What either one of them did for the interceding nine days is unknown. But the report of what the police feel happened on February 8th is clear. If the charges are true, not only should Rihanna not be with Brown, but he needs more than "help." He needs punishment. [fox]

Agreed. What he did do, in detail, is now common knowledge. It's too horrific for us to include here. If you want to read the account, do so here.

Like the majority of domestically abused women, the ability to remove herself from her situation is a difficult one. There are so many factors involved it's hard to cast judgment on her. "She should just leave," is easier said than done. What's most important now is that she maintains contact with positive people in her life who can help her get to the place she needs to be. Ultimately, the courage to make the final break has to be something she's comfortable with and it may take a long time before she's there. It's so unfortunate she has to go through this process in the very public eye.

This, at least, is some good news:

Rihanna's lawyer Donald Etra tells Us Weekly that the 21-year-old singer will testify against her boyfriend Chris Brown, if need be. "She is planning to do everything that the law requires her to do," Etra tells Us. "If she is required to testify, she will do so."
[usa today]