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Rihanna Photo Leak Could Sink Brown Case

Singer's lawyer wants case thrown out if cops were responsible

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(Newser) – The case against Chris Brown could be dismissed if a pending probe finds cops were responsible for leaking photos of a battered Rihanna, his lawyer tells E! Online. A Los Angeles judge scheduled the preliminary hearing for May 28 in response to the lawyer's request for a delay in anticipation of the results of the investigation. The judge also released $1.4 million in jewelry Rihanna was wearing during the alleged assault.

The bling includes a pair of earrings and three rings the performer wore to a pre-Grammy party before the incident. An armed guard will bring the borrowed items to her so that she can return them, her lawyer said. "The DA has not informed us whether Rihanna will be called to testify," he added, saying she'll cooperate if asked.

Chris Brown appears during his arraignment on charges of felony assault likely to cause great bodily injury and making criminal threats involving Rihanna last month.
Chris Brown appears during his arraignment on charges of felony assault likely to cause great bodily injury and making criminal threats involving Rihanna last month.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, Pool)
Rihanna arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Cops will soon release to her the earrings and rings she wore to this party.
Rihanna arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Cops will soon release to her the earrings and rings she wore to this party.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
If this photo of Rihanna was leaked to TMZ by Los Angeles police, Chris Brown's attorney may have grounds to have the case dismissed.
If this photo of Rihanna was leaked to TMZ by Los Angeles police, Chris Brown's attorney may have grounds to have the case dismissed.   (AP Photo/TMZ)
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anchower
Apr 29, 09 2:42 PM CDT
Yeah, right. Leaking of photos does not a dismissal warrant. Reply
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justapirate
Apr 29, 09 3:51 PM CDT
Ugh. I'm sorry, but this is ridiculous. The girl is being an idiot, and this boy deserves to be punished by the full force of the law. No matter how much you "love" a person, violence is NEVER to be taken lightly. Reply
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Reader83256904
Jun 16, 09 11:13 PM CDT
Yep, but why was VIOLENCE taken lightly in the cases of Charlie Sheen, Christian Slater, Jack Nicholson, Rob Lowe, Josh Brolin, WIlliam Shatner,David Hasselhoff; Billy Bob Thorton; Richard Hatch; Ozzy Osbourne; Sean Penn;Yanni; Bary Busey; James Caan; Glen Campbell; Eric Roberts; Axl Rose; Mickey Rourke; Steven Seagal ; Paul Gascoigne; Larry Fitzgerald; Santonio Holmes; Tommy Lee; Chris Noth; Vanilla Ice; Rob Lowe ??All who committed serious abuse against their mates. But now you are all up in arms about a 19 year old kid who 'fought' with his mate..it's not like she didn't fight him just as much as he did her. And he is someone that has confessed to have been traumatized by the abuse his mother suffered at the hands of his step father. So does it really surprise you that he reacted from a hidden hurt and fear when being attacked by Rihanna in that car??? Reply
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