Battered Rihanna Photo Under Investigation

L.A. police launched an internal investigation Thursday night after a graphic photo reportedly of Rihanna with injuries from an alleged assault by Chris Brown surfaced on the Internet, reports People.

“The photograph has the appearance of one taken during an official domestic violence investigation,” says a police statement. “The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence.”

The department has began an internal investigation and called on the public’s help for “information concerning the unauthorized release of the photograph,” according to the report.

“A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination,” police said.

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