The Axiom Of Responsibility
Individuals Demonstrate Valid Behavior
By Taking Responsibility
For Themselves And Their Children

"Pop singer Chris Brown was sentenced Tuesday to serve five years probation and to spend more than 1,400 hours in 'labor-oriented service' for assaulting his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna." ("Brown Sentenced For Rihanna Assault; Other Incidents Surface")

Unsurprisingly, a "probation report" revealed that Brown and Rihanna were involved in two previous incidents of domestic violence:

"The first incident occurred in Europe about three months before the present offense," the report said. "The victim [Rihanna] and the defendant [Brown] were involved in a verbal dispute and the victim [Rihanna] slapped the defendant [Brown]. He responded by shoving her into a wall."

Another incident happened in January, three weeks before the Hollywood incident, when Brown and Rihanna were visiting her home country of Barbados, the report said.

"The defendant [Brown] and the victim [Rihanna] were visiting Barbados and were driving a Range Rover loaned to them by a local dealership," the investigator wrote. "They had an argument inside the car. The defendant [Brown] exited and broke the front driver and passenger side windows of the car."

Often in an abusive relationship, the level of violence escalates. Please be aware of early warning signs (controlling behavior, verbal and emotional abuse), and if you are a victim of domestic violence, seek assistance immediately. There are many safe houses throughout our country that can help you escape your abuser. (The number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which is open 24 hours a day in all 50 states, is 1-800-799-SAFE[7233].)

Ellie Sherise
Co-Creators of Magna Sententia
Co-Authors of Magna Sententia: The Logical Cure for Our Society