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Two Cops Targeted in Rihanna Probe

LAPD officers sent home over potential photo link

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(Newser) – A pair of LAPD officers have been put on paid leave as part of the department’s investigation into who leaked a picture of Rihanna’s battered face to TMZ, the Los Angeles Times reports. One, Rebecca Reyes, is a 9-year veteran of the force; the other, Blanca Lopez, is a rookie. Reyes’ attorney confirmed that a search warrant had been issued for her home.

“My client did not do anything for financial gain,” the lawyer said. “She did not sell the photo.” The photo in question, which showed the singer’s face following her assault at the hands of then-boyfriend Chris Brown, leaked to TMZ 2 weeks after police responded to the call, and sources confirm that at least two officers are being investigated.

Donald Etra, left, and Rihanna are seen during the preliminary hearing in the Chris Brown felony assault case on Monday, June 22, 2009, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Donald Etra, left, and Rihanna are seen during the preliminary hearing in the Chris Brown felony assault case on Monday, June 22, 2009, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.   (AP Photo/Lori Shepler, Pool)
Rihanna is seen during the preliminary hearing in the Chris Brown felony assault case on Monday, June 22, 2009, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Rihanna is seen during the preliminary hearing in the Chris Brown felony assault case on Monday, June 22, 2009, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.   (AP Photo/Lori Shepler, Pool)
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youngblood
Sep 11, 09 1:31 PM CDT
L.A.'s Finest!!! They did not leak the pictures for any financial gain!? First, so what, is that suppose to make it alright Lawyer Man?! they leaked them and 2nd, bet you that a friend or family got the check from TMZ. I can hear them now since they got caught, we did it for all the battered woman to see! Total assholes these two losers. I guess they don't do any background check on who they let into the Academy anymore?!! Not a good day for woman cops, looks like they are as dirty now as some of the Men cops . Wish I could be a fly on the wall at the cop station and really hear how they talk about the civilians they are suppose to protect. Just plain awful!! People who we think are looking out for us and they can't even do the right thing. Fire their ass now but NO you watch out for your own, and put them on what, oh yeah, Paid Leave!! Fuck that, Fire them now!!! Reply
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Jojo
Sep 11, 09 1:36 PM CDT
Wow, got an ax to grind? Why don't you tell us how you really feel?
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youngblood
Sep 11, 09 2:37 PM CDT
@JOJO, that;s the best zinger you got? Zzzzzzzzzz!!
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zackmasson
Sep 11, 09 11:14 PM CDT
Damn youngblood calm down... :p You can't fire someone for something you think they did, and you sure can't allow them to work the field while under investigation and you sure can't leave them out to go broke only to find out they had nothing to do with it. And just because a few cops are dirty doesn't mean you should bash them all. All though they do need embedded internal affairs agents to keep the ethics high through out the major departments. Reply
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