Singer Chris Brown made a public apology yesterday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna, in a video statement that was posted on his personal website. Brown expressed his deepest regrets and acceptance to the charges laid against him due to the assault. On the two-minute video were Brown said his apology, he further expressed that “Although I will do some interviews and answer some questions in the future, I felt it was time you heard directly from me that I am sorry,” he said.

“I have tried to live my life in a way which can make those around me proud of me, and until recently, I think I was doing a pretty good job,” Brown said. “I wish I had the chance to relive those few moments again, but unfortunately I can’t. I cannot go into what happened, and most importantly, I’m not going to sit here and make any excuses.”

Chris Brown & Rihanna before the assault

As reported the incident started inside a Lamborghini sports car with Rihanna and Chris Brown. Rihanna discovered a text message from “a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with,” according to a sworn statement by a Detective DeShon Andrews of the Los Angeles Police Department. A heated argument enveloped them followed by Brown physically attacking Rihanna. It was reported that Brown punched Rihanna numerous times and put her in a headlock which restricted Rihanna from breathing normally and almost lay her unconcious. Brown also threatened to kill her and even bit her ear and fingers according to the statement.

Brown pled guilty to the felony assault charge wherein he will be sentenced to serve 5 years of probration and 1400 hours of labor oriented service. He also lost several product endorsements after his arrest.

source: www.cnn.com