I went back and looked for the article that said that she hit CB first in the latest altercation.
I could only find that it was reported first on TMZ and by "sources" at that site.
I don't know what instigated the beat down CB gave her, but I don't remember reading in the crime report that she inflicted harm on him.
What is the statute in CA involving domestic violence? Here in TX (where I was living until July) it doesn't matter who threw the first punch. All participants that threw a punch are arrested. So if it is true, as reported by anonymous sources to a gossip celeb site, that she did hit him, wouldn't that result in an arrest or charge for her? (If CA statute dictates?).
FWIW, I personally don't care who started it when there is a domestic violence incident between anyone, whoever throws a punch should get a ticket to jail IMHO. Both parties, regardless of who got the beat down and who didn't get a scratch.
What concerns me even more is this young man, has made this statement:
...Chris Brown said that "I'm not saying I have a problem but I am willing to get counselling".
(I had to copy and paste that from Brwnigirl's post #31 because I forgot to quote it)
Other statements of concern:
... "When I look at it now, it's just like, 'Wow, I can't believe that actually happened.' It just really, like, took a toll on me." ...
...Brown repeatedly said in the interview he had difficulty believing he did what he did...
The best response I have seen to his behavoir is this:
...In reply, National Organization for Women's president Terry O'Neill issued a statement saying, "It's all too common for offenders to claim they are 'not the kind of person who would do such a thing.' But when we allow them to evade responsibility by redefining themselves in this way, we trivialize their crimes and jeopardize their ability to heal and stay safe." ...
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/03/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5284649.shtml
I saw it too. He is distancing himself from that act. He can't accept responsibility even though he says that he does.
He refuses to acknowledge he has a problem. This man is very young and I can't tell if some of these tendencies come from being so very young, or if he's exhibiting some character deficits that is the foundation of who he is and he will carry these deficits with him throughout life. KWIM?
Bottom line is this, IMHO ~ When two ppl are in a relationship, there should never be a time where either one crosses the boundries and becomes physically violent with each other.
I can't discuss whether or not the female in this incident commited a crime also by striking this man because I have yet to see it reported by LE or a trusted source.
But I did see the pictures of how this man beat a woman down. He beat her so hard, that it's not out of the question had a blow been struck just right, she might have had lasting damage or death.
JMHO.
