TMZ has got a hold of Rihanna’s photo after she was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend Chris Brown and the Police are now investigating who sold the photo. This police officer might get into a lot of trouble – he will certainly lose his job and can be sued for exposing a domestic violence victim, who has confidentiality rights!

A spokesperson for the LADP released the following statement: “The unauthorized release of a domestic violence photograph immediately generated an internal investigation. The Media Relations Section began receiving numerous inquiries about the release of a photograph associated with a domestic violence incident that occurred on February 8, 2009, involving entertainer Chris Brown. The photograph has the appearance of one taken during an official Domestic Violence investigation.

“The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence.

“The Department launched an immediate internal investigation and subsequently filed a personnel complaint. A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination.”

If Rihanna does sue this person, I don’t think they got enough money from the leaked photo to pay her. On the other hand, this photo will put a lot of pressure on this case and hopefully Chris will be punished hard.

The D.A. is currently investigating Chris for different felonies like domestic violence, assault resulting in great bodily injury, and even attempted murder. According to sources, Rihanna told Chris threatened to kill her and we have no doubt he wanted to do it from the way he beat her and how bad her face looked.

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