Bloody-Faced Rihanna '09 Assault Pics Leak, Chris Brown Responds

Graphic new photos of Rihanna -- reportedly taken after the singer was assaulted by Chris Brown in 2009 -- have leaked online, just two days after Brown's restraining order against his ex-girlfriend was eased by a judge. The images, which appeared on MediaTakeOut, further reveal the extent of the injuries that Rihanna sustained from the beating. One shows the singer with a bruised and partially closed eye, while another reveals a split lip up close. (Billboard)

The images reportedly were taken at a hospital where RiRi was treated after her fight with Breezy. One picture shows short-haired Rihanna with bruises on her forehead, eyes and cheeks. Her right eye and cheek are badly swollen. The other picture gives a closer look at her injured lips. (Ace Showbiz)

In a series of posts, Brown writes, "It's ironic how 'somebody' put this out right around my album time! Wow! I guess that's supposed to be strategic chess move. Unbelievable." He later added, "The Devil is always busy!! But when u have a destiny, nothing or no one can stop what God has planned!" The posts were later removed and replaced by a more positive message, reading: "The beauty is inside you!!! Don't let em bring you down!!!!! Beautiful people!" (Toronto Sun)