Rihanna fans have started an online petition discouraging the singer from getting back with boyfriend Chris Brown, after it was reported she will not press charges or testify against the R&B star following an alleged assault last month.
The website Don't Do It Rihanna has attracted around 1,000 signatures so far, spurred by a photo leaked online that supposedly pictured Rihanna following the assault.
Rihanna has allegedly told police she will not press charges or testify against Brown. Prosecutors must decide whether to proceed in the case without her support.
Rihanna, 21, and Brown, 19, reconciled this weekend at the Miami home of producer Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to reports. They flew back to LA on Monday and checked in together at the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills hotel. Brown is expected to appear in court today, although no formal charges have yet been filed.
According to Californian law, prosecutors may charge an individual with domestic violence even without the victim's cooperation.
On 8 February, police were called to a Los Angeles neighbourhood where the couple had been arguing. Brown had allegedly assaulted Rihanna, leaving her with minor injuries. Both stars cancelled their appearances at the Grammy awards and Rihanna left the country, travelling to her native Barbados.
The police file, including photographs, witness accounts and Rihanna's original statement, has been passed to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office for consideration.
