TMZ: LAPD Leaked Photos of Battered Rihanna

Well we knew this was coming, with all the photo-shopped pictures swarming around someone finally became unethical and "sold" this pic to the tabloids. Don't believe it's real? LAPD has released this official statement:

“The unauthorized release of a domestic violence photograph immediately generated an internal investigation. 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.”

--there you have it.