Rihanna, Not Judge, Should Have Imposed 'Closure,' Abuse Expert Says
'It's difficult when the criminal-justice system gets involved,' Bea Hanson tells MTV News.By Jayson Rodriguez
Rihanna in court Monday
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NEW YORK — While Chris Brown was the one who was sentenced Monday (June 22) after striking a plea deal, the judge at the hearing also spoke to Rihanna and told her to avoid her onetime boyfriend under a "stay away" order.
According to an abuse expert, the judge's actions send "the wrong message" to victims.
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MTV.com News — 'It's difficult when the criminal-justice system gets involved,' Bea Hanson tells MTV News.By Jayson Rodriguez
Rihanna in court Monday
Photo: Pool/ Getty Images
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VH1 News — Rihanna, not the judge, should have imposed "closure," abuse expert Bea Hanson told MTV News. "It's difficult when the criminal-justice system gets involved," she said. more info