Chris Brown takes responsibility

Traveling much of the past couple weeks, its been difficult to keep up on current events. Thanks to my friend, Drew, who called to advise me of today's update on the Chris Brown-Rihanna case. After reading the interviews and watching video clips...all of which was undoubtedly scripted...this survivor was pleased that minimally Brown did take responsibility for his actions. As readers may know, on Grammy night, Feb. 2009, Brown battered Rihanna. Some reports indicate he "choked" her, others claim he used martial arts techniques, but photos clearly indicated battering to the face. Brown (real name Robyn Fenty) recently told interviewers he witnessed domestic violence at home...his stepfather beating his mother. People who have histories of domestic abuse in their families, role modeling rage and intimidation frequently continue the cycle of abuse. Those traumatized as child witnesses are at high risk of becoming abusers themselves. READERS, please comment on experiences of families you know. In his favor, Chris Brown did not attempt to justify his behavior as reprisal for something Rihanna may or may not have done. Admittedly, intentions behind publicity are to save one's career, and as Rolling Stones Reporter "Toure" said, Brown has alot of work to overcome the perception he's evolving into the next Ike Turner. Likely Brown will have a five year suspended sentence with six months of community service in his home state of Virginia, however a judge will make final ruling on August 5, 2009. I will invite Chris Brown and Rihanna to participate in this Survivor's awareness campaign. If he did or if he didn't "choke" her, his apology in song would be a memorable PSA...so I'm plugging the opportunity to Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos and publicist, Michael Sitrick before that final sentencing. What do you think?