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Police say Rihanna is aiding probe
R&B star Rihanna is cooperating with investigators building a domestic violence case against her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, a Los Angeles police source said Monday.
The source said the 20-year-old performer, whose nonstage name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is providing “ongoing” cooperation with detectives who booked Brown on Sunday for suspicion of making criminal threats against her.
Rihanna suffered bruises and a scratch to her face during an early morning altercation with Brown following a pre-Grammy Awards party.
She was treated for her injuries .
Brown, a 19-year-old with a double-platinum record and dance moves frequently compared to Michael Jackson, fled before officers arrived, police said.
He remained free on $50,000 bail, but neither he nor his attorney would speak about allegations that rocked the Grammy ceremony. Brown and Rihanna both were nominated, but neither attended the ceremony.
The fight occurred after midnight in a quiet neighborhood where Brown had stopped the rented Lamborghini he was driving. According to police, several people saw or heard a loud, violent confrontation.
The luxury car was impounded because the alleged assault might have begun in the vehicle.
Brown sustained the first commercial fallout from the charge Monday when the makers of Doublemint gum suspended an endorsement deal.
A commercial in which Brown danced and sang an updated version of the chewing gum’s jingle aired during the Grammys.
“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,” according to a statement from the William Wrigley Jr. Co.