Attorney: Rihanna to Appear at Chris Brown’s Next Hearing
Rihanna’s attorney says the singer, 21, will attend a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against ex Chris Brown.
Donald Etra says that prosecutors have informed him that Rihanna will receive a subpoena to testify during a preliminary hearing in L.A. on June 22. As Usmagazine.com has reported, Etra says Rihanna will comply with the order.
See photos of Chris Brown and other stars at court
On Thursday, a judge denied a motion by Brown’s attorneys to receive confidential police and investigative records to determine who leaked a photograph of a battered Rihanna to the media.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg told attorney Mark Geragos the motion was premature and he could file it again after the preliminary hearing, which will determine whether there is enough evidence to continue a case against Brown.
See photos of Chris and Rihanna through the years
Brown – who faces assault and criminal threats charges for the alleged February attack on Rihanna — has pleaded not guilty.
See how Rihanna has changed her look over the years
On Wednesday, a YouTube video of Brown surfaced. While promoting an upcoming album, he declared, “Everybody that’s haters, they just been haters. All my real fans, I love you all. I ain’t a monster.”
