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Pop diva Rihanna and her (we hope) ex-boyfriend Chris Brown have been the center of a media storm these past two days. Brown has turned himself in to LAPD after allegedly beating, biting and punching Rihanna so badly a passerby heard her screams and called 911. Brown and Rihanna were due at the Grammy Awards Sunday evening, but cancelled as news of Brown’s impending arrest broke world wide.

Brown is being charged with making criminal threats, which carries a possible 9 year jail sentance. The District Attorney may also opt to add domestic abuse charges which can lead to another 4 years if convicted. 

What went so wrong with this couple? They were very low key about their relationship. Brown and Rihanna are still teenagers! If this is true, Brown has ruined his reputation and career. Has it happened to Rihanna before? Was this the first time abuse was reported?  The description of her injuries are severe and would suggest escalation, instead of something spontaneous.

Nothing could possibly justify what happened to Rihanna and while it must be incredibly painful for it to happen so publicly, hopefully one day she can talk about and help others who suffer from abusive relationships. If you need help or know someone who does, check out the website domesticviolence.org for information on how to get help.