Brown Can't Remember Beating Rihanna

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 31st 2009 12:27PM

Chris Brown will make his first television appearance since his February assault on Rihanna this Wednesday, appearing on 'Larry King Live.' CNN has released a preview clip of the interview, in which Brown alludes going into detail on that violent night.

In the clip, King asks the R&B star if he remembered hitting Rihanna, which he has since been charged and sentenced for. Brown bluntly replies: "No."

When King presses Brown about how he felt watching all of the coverage of the incident, Brown didn't expound much more. "I just look at it like, 'Wow.' I'm in shock because first of all that's not who I am as a person. And that's not who I pride myself on being," Brown said.

He went on to say that "When I look at the police reports ... I don't know what to think."

Brown's mother was by his side for the interview, telling King that her son "has never ever been a violent person," and that she "was totally shocked" when she found out what happened.

Brown was sentenced on Aug. 25 for felony assault. He was given five years probation and six months of community labor.

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Chris Brown has been sentenced to five years of probation and six months of community labor for his felony assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna in February.

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Chris Brown has been sentenced to five years of probation and six months of community labor for his felony assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna in February.

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In his first communication with the public about the attack this summer, Brown told his fans how sorry he is about the beating incident. "I am very sad and very ashamed of what I have done... I've told Rihanna countless times and I am telling you all today that I am truly, truly sorry that I wasn't able to handle the situation both differently and better. " he said.

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Back in April, Brown pleaded not guilty to both assault and criminal threat charges in court.

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Brown's manager, Tina Davis, was named by TMZ as the woman behind the text message that sparked his alleged beating of Rihanna. She has since denied the claims, saying: "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."

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Court documents revealed that the police report claims Brown allegedly assaulted Rihanna in his car after she discovered a text message on his phone. According to the report, Brown smashed her head against the window, and then punched and bit her.

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TMZ obtained a photo that appears to be singer Rihanna, taken shortly after Brown allegedly beat her following a pre-Grammy party. Police have said the woman had visible injuries, and that Brown was gone from the scene when they arrived.

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Brown can be seen leaving the police station after being booked. According to police reports, he assaulted Rihanna in the car, and told her "I'm going to beat the s--- out of you when we get home." He also allegedly threatened to kill her after she told her assistant to call the police.

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In their cover story, PEOPLE spoke with the father of Rihanna, who says he hopes his daughter is done with boyfriend Brown after his alleged assault. Shortly after, reports that Rihanna and Brown were back together in Miami emerged.

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Brown, seen a day before the alleged attack, released a statement on Feb. 15, which read in part, "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired."

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Comments

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Monday 31 August

By ADeveaux

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Give it up Chris, First you beat her, then you apologize, then you want to get back with her, do a couple of shows, write a song and NOW YOU DON'T REMEMBER! We would have respected you more and continued to buy your songs if you would have just fessed up, apologized, turned yourself in, got counceling and stopped talking about it. IT IS WHAT IT IS!

By rudeboiswag

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yo real talk all of you need to let this thing go I believe Chris didnt mean to do what he did it happens to the best of us. Whatever Rihanna decided to do it was her own decision. I stand by Chris's mother because she knows him better than any other person in the world as all mothers do. So yall can keep on hatin and talkin trash but its time to move forward and let this thing go. I dont see him as being a violent person things just got heated for whatever reason. So let it go real talk.

Tuesday 01 September

By SC

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Right on, couldn't have said it better myself.

By alicia

I agree. Since the judge gave him physical labor and 5 years away from her. How conveniently he forgets! In fact prior to THIS incident there were two prior ones involving violence and Rihanna which came out in court (previously unknown) most likely "he can't remember them either?" The guys a woman beater with anger issues and until he can RE-REMEMBER what he's done. No fixing him. The video apology for what he cant remember, the interviews for what he can't recall. All that was for an easy sentence and to get back in his Ex's/victims good graces

By Oneofthefamily

Oh please...I am so sick of people not being accounted for their own actions. He beat the crap out of her now he is affraid he can't make the money in the industry, so I will just pretend it did not happen. You don't wake up one day thinking I will beat the crap out of someone, then say "OH sorry, that is not my nature" Please it is your nature, and if you don't get help it will continue to be your nature! You got off easy, now just go away and live your life out of $$$$ like every other common person.

By Smitty

Rude, you're an idiot. Yo, yeah, keepin it real, stop the hate, I'm too stupid to put together a real sentence, I believe his mamma.

By rkeith306

He's a P O S

By M

How do you not remember beating the crap out of your girlfriend?

By D

I AGREE!!!

when you feel you've done nothing wrong--Its easy. Ask Chris Brown he'll tell ya and as far as his mother being there with him as one person commented "She knows him better then anyone. I believe the mother" WELL mother's at times will lie for their kids (unfortunately) especially if their kid might be supporting them.

By arthur jackson

If his little weenie butt had been on the receiving end, he would remember. I'll bet Rhianna remembers. The little punk should have done time and put in the cell with Tyrone.

By Elsie

There are three different incidents of violence between these two and "he isn't a violent person"? Excuse me? Not being able to remember is a sure sign of anger control issues. He clearly is mentally ill.

By veronica

Let's leave the young man alone, he made a big mistake getting involve with RIRI, but i could tellyou this, she is no SAINT, trying living next door to her, SHE is FOUL. He should have taken the hint when she kept saying "THEY ARE JUST FRIENDS"...

By elllieswenson

Selective memory. He remembers what he wants to remember.

By CeCe

It was my misfortune to marry two men with selective memories. When events were mentioned that they 'absolutely could not remember', both of them expressed shock and said if they did that it won't happen again. Yeah, right. No more marriages for me. I'm obviousy bad at choosing partners.

By jhnatsgc

I swear occifer, i never swung at her. She slipped and accidentally hit my fist.

By dody

I dont believe you had amnesia. you knew just what you were doing. you let your temper get the
best of you.

how dare you hit that little girl. you should be
horsewhipped. you big brute.
i dont know how she could go back with you. i guess she likes to be hit, i just dont understand
it.

you ruined her big night also. are you proud of
yourself now?

By Winn

Anyone who says "she must like getting hit" doesn't know very much about domestic violence issues. As for Chris "not being that person" yeah right. Your actions are loud and clear about the kind of person you are.

By fhan441

IF LARRY KING DIDN'T ASK HIM ABOUT THE 2 OTHER TIMES HE BEAT RHIANNA THAT WAS MADE PUBLIC IN COURT, KING NEEDS TO RETIRE. THAT THIS CREEP IS EVEN ALLOWED ON TV TO SAY "UUGH, I DON'T REMEMBER A THING." THIS IS INFURIATING ME. THE JUDGE WHO GAVE THIS CLOWN PROBATION ALSO NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. OBVIOUSLY, HE HAD TO TELL THE JUDGE, GEE, I DON'T REMEMBER BEATING THE SH** OUT OF HER. DID I REALLY????