Rihanna and Chris Brown

This story has been all over the damn media. Here are parts of the the report from CNN report on March 5, 2009:

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A search warrant used by police to obtain cell phone records related to the case included the sworn statement by Los Angeles Police Detective DeShon Andrews in which he detailed what allegedly happened in the early morning hours of February 8. "

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"A verbal argument ensued and Brown pulled the vehicle over on an unknown street, reached over Robyn F. with his right hand, opened the car door and attempted to force her out. Brown was unable to force Robyn F. out of the vehicle because she was wearing a seat belt. When he could not force her to exit, he took his right hand and shoved her head against he passenger window of the vehicle, causing an approximate one-inch raised circular contusion."


"Robyn F. turned to face Brown and he punched her in the left eye with his right hand. He then drove away in the vehicle and continued to punch her in the face with his right hand while steering the vehicle with his left hand. The assault caused Robyn F.'s mouth to fill with blood and blood to splatter all over her clothing and the interior of the vehicle."


"Brown looked at Robyn F. and stated, 'I'm going to beat the s--t out of you when we get home! You wait and see!' "

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"After Robyn F. faked the call, Brown looked at her and stated, 'You just did the stupidest thing ever! Now I'm really going to kill you!'"


"Brown resumed punching Robyn F. and she interlocked her fingers behind her head and brought her elbows forward to protect her face. She then bent over at the waist, placing her elbows and face near her lap in [an] attempt to protect her face and head from the barrage of punches being levied upon her by Brown."


"Brown continued to punch Robyn F. on her left arm and hand, causing her to suffer a contusion on her left triceps (sic) that was approximately two inches in diameter and numerous contusions on her left hand."

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"Brown pulled Robyn F. close to him and bit her on her left ear. She was able to feel the vehicle swerving from right to left as Brown sped away. He stopped the vehicle in front of 333 North June Street and Robyn F. turned off the car, removed the key from the ignition and sat on it."


"Brown did not know what she did with the key and began punching her in the face and arms. He then placed her in a head lock positioning the front of her throat between his bicep and forearm. Brown began applying pressure to Robyn F.'s left and right carotid arteries, causing her to be unable to breathe and she began to lose consciousness."


"She reached up with her left hand and began attempting to gouge his eyes in an attempt to free herself. Brown bit her left ring and middle fingers and then released her. While Brown continued to punch her, she turned around and placed her back against the passenger door. She brought her knees to her chest, placed her feet against Brown's body and began pushing him away. Brown continued to punch her on the legs and feet, causing several contusions."


"Robyn F. began screaming for help and Brown exited the vehicle and walked away. A resident in the neighborhood heard Robyn F.'s plea for help and called 911, causing a police response. An investigation was conducted and Robyn F. was issued a Domestic Violence Emergency Protective Order."


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Yeah, WHAT. THE. FUCK.

For those who are in similar situations (domestic violence), please be strong. Tell someone or do something before it's too late. But also, relationship is a two way. Listening to The Fray's "How to save a life" gives me the goosebumps when I watch the video and really look at each line of the lyrics.

In order to help others realize their worth and also let the people who are feeling that they are alone... should do: listen, hold still, let it go, laugh, cry, forgive and love. I do realize that some people are not always so optimistic about sharing their feelings and has a hard time to open up to others especially when they are the one experiencing the hardship and are clouded by negative emotions. So, most of the time they just ignore what they feel and keep it bottled up inside until they are most likely to blow up. When in fact, they are people that are willing to give them a helping hand - whether parents, friends, best friends, co-workers, a stranger. Have trust.

On the other hand, what I realize is this: it is also important to play close attention to friends who are trying to reach out to you (even in the most subtle ways). In order to to save a life, you do certainly do not need to be a doctor or a firefighter. You can simply be a good friend.