Rihanna at the DKMS gala in New York (5/8)

Rihanna's lawyer revealed today that the singer will most likely testify at Chris Brown's preliminary hearing on June 22. The hearing is being held to determine if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial . . . which I don't think is gonna be a problem for the prosecution. "I present Exhibit A: Rihanna's face. Case closed." From the AP:

Rihanna is among the witnesses whom prosecutors plan to call during a hearing in Chris Brown's assault case, an attorney said Thursday. Donald Etra, Rihanna's lawyer, told reporters that prosecutors have told him the Barbados-born singer will receive a subpoena to testify at a preliminary hearing June 22.

The hearing will focus on whether there is enough evidence to continue the case against Brown. Etra said Rihanna will comply with the order. It would mark her first appearance in court since felony assault and criminal threats charges were filed against Brown in March. If she is called to testify, the 21-year-old singer would be subject to cross-examination by Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos.

Somehow I don't think the cross-examination by Chris Brown's attorney is gonna be a problem for Rihanna. I mean, what exactly does a defense attorney ask a domestic violence victim that doesn't immediately make him sound like an insensitive prick? "Isn't it true that . . . you love delicious ice cream? I'm done with this witness your Honor."

[Flynet]