T-M-Z PAID $62,500 FOR THE RIHANNA BRUISES PIC … AND BECAUSE OF THE LEAK … CHRIS BROWN MAY GO FREE!!

Insider TMZ turncoats spilled the numbers Levin’s minions are believed to have shelled out for pix taken of Rihanna immediately after the alleged Chris Brown attack. The source of the photo leak, a law enforcement insider close to the investigation, reportedly raked in $62.5k, double the salary of the person suspected of leaking the pic. Sources state TMZ pays a relative or friend of the snitch within 24 hours of receipt of a photo to cover their tracks.

And there’s more, apparently there are some LEGAL ramifications to leaking the pic. Here’s what else is being reported:

The most unfortunate aspect of the entire incident is not only the total disrespect for the victim, Rihanna, but the legal ramifications related to jury pool pollution the public revelation of this photo obviously has on the possible upcoming criminal case against alleged attacker, Chris Brown. “Brown, even if guilty, could walk free because of the unauthorized release of this photo,” says and LAPD source. Insiders say LAPD brass is “furious, subpeonas have already gone out.”

The fallout for TMZ has begun as advertisers are pulling back from their relationships with TMZ due to the controversy.

Can’t say that we blame TMZ for paying for the flick. But watch how fast the rest of the mainstream media turn their backs on that site. But don’t worry Harvey & Co. …. We’ll still be your friends ….

Comment by plies#1fan on February 22, 2009 at 8:42am: NO!!!!!
Chris Brown betta have 2 do do sometime because the LAPD did that bullshit and thats fucked up....his lil bitch ass ans have no right 2 hit on her and i dnt give a fucked what happened.....if he got herpes, he shouldve practiced safe sex....and if he aint wanna be with her y was they together????? because he was leading her on
they cant make rihanna life a living hell because of somebody in the LAPD leaked the pic.....she should sue them and tmz with they stalking ass.....that shit not right
IF CHRIS BROWN DONT GET NO TIME, HIS CAREER IS REALLY OVER!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Stephanie on February 22, 2009 at 1:48pm: that's fucked up, if they didn't have this fame in front of them this shit would be handled completely different. Look what money do fa ya!!!

Comment by keith on February 22, 2009 at 5:14pm: we dont know what happened but "He or she who strikes, shall be struck back". If ya'll think it's ok for a woman to hit a man because "we stronger" then why dont women let kidz get a free shot at them because they are stronger. it aint kool for nobody to hit nobody and aslong as people keep talkin that free hit shit,shit gonna always be fucked up. if you know somebody strongeer than you common sense will tell you to keep your hands off them. women dont want equality they want superiority. now arguee with that.

Comment by K Clark on February 22, 2009 at 9:07pm: How tha fuck u gon hav ur name as plies #1 fan on ma nigga jeezy site bitch u wack 4 that and as far as this case he hit her she hit him so wutever get over it couples fight all tha time behind closed doors u feel me....

Comment by TINA aka Last of Dying Breed... on February 22, 2009 at 10:02pm: DON'T KNO WHAT TO THINK YALL BUT IF THE BITCH GAVE ME HERPES I WOULD DAMN NA HIS ASS.. REAL TALK! HERPES IN CASE YALL DON'T KNO IS NONE CURABLE.. YOU LIVE WIT IT!!! NO ABT TO CURE THE SHIT SO YEA IF THATS THE CASESHE DESERVE TO GET BEAT DOWN. LOOK UP SOME PICS... I KNO.. I KNO YALL LADIES SAY THERE IS NO OK TIME TO HIT A FEMALE BUT THATS A DAMN LIE AND YALL KNO IT!! REGARDLESS OF WHAT WE THINK IT'S UP TO OH GIRL WETHER SHE CHOOSES TO BE WITH CHRIS OR NOT... BUT I'LL PUT A SMALL WAGER ON THEM GETT'N BACK TOGETHER!!!!

Comment by Tweezy on February 23, 2009 at 1:35pm: FORGET BOUT THESE 2....MOTHAFUCCAS ACTIN LIKE THEY NEVA HIT A BITCH B4, LOL....AND IF JEEZY AINT UR #1 FAN THEN MOVE UP.