Chris Brown Rihanna

Singer Chris Brown was arrested and charged with felony assault and making criminal threats, following an alleged assault on his girlfriend Rihanna, after Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party in February 2009.E! Online: Chris Brown Arrested...Los Angeles Times: Brown Charged with Felonies... (March 5, 2009) His first court date was March 5, 2009, but his arraignment was moved to April 6, 2009.

In a Los Angeles courtroom on April 6, 2009, Brown pleaded not on two felony counts for assault and making criminal threats. If convicted, Brown could face a sentence that ranges from probation to a maximum four years and eight months in state prison. Rihanna did not appear at the hearing.People: Brown Due Back in Court for Rihanna Case (April 6, 2009)

Chris Brown is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, music video director and actor. He was voted "Favorite Male Artist" in the pop/rock category on the American Music Awards on November 23, 2008.

Rihanna is a Grammy nominated R&B singer from Barbados. Her hit singles include "Pon de Replay," "SOS," "Unfaithful" and the worldwide smash "Umbrella."

On February 19, 2009, TMZ posted a photo of a woman who resembled Rihanna. The celebrity gossip website suggested that the woman was the singer. The photo showed the victim with bruises on her eyes, a broken lip and cuts on her face.TMZ: Rihanna-- Face of a Battered Woman (February 19, 3009)

On March 6, 2009, the Chicago Sun Times posted an article speculating that Chris Brown was hoping to change the negative publicity he received after the alleged attack. His team plans on having him write a book with Rihanna about abusive relationships and discussing the nature of their relationship on the talk show circuit.Chicago Sun Times: Can Brown Turn It Around? (March 6, 2009)

Tina Davis was reportedly the author of the text message that angered Rihanna on the night she was assaulted. Davis denied the reports through her lawyer who stated, "The rumors in circulation are false. There are no emails between Ms. Davis and Mr. Brown of the type which have been described in media reports. If the source of the false rumors is identified, legal action will be taken."TMZ.com: Tina Davis Denies... (March 11, 2009)

On her March 6, 2009, television show, Oprah Winfrey warned Rihanna that "If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He WILL hit you again."Daily News: Oprah Winfrey has a warning for Rihanna... (March 8, 2009)

""He was very professional and didn't appear to have injuries...He's a good looking young man."—Sgt. Bridget Pickett, LAPDE! Online: Chris Brown Arrested After Alleged Rihanna Assault

"Musicians are no different than anybody else. I'm not judging. I'm sorriest that they weren't there for their moments on stage"—Recording Academy President Neil PortnowE! Online: Chris Brown Arrested After Alleged Rihanna Assault