LAPD Investigating Rihanna Photo Leak

After TMZ released the close up photo of Rihanna with full of bruises and cuts in her face after she was attacked allegedly by Chris Brown, the Los Angeles police is now having an internal investigation on how the photo was leaked to media.

LAPD said in a statement, "The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence."

"A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination."

Authorities are now looking on some information about how the photo got out and lands in the hand of media people.

[photo courtesy of celeb utopia]