Attorney: Rihanna to Appear at Chris Brown's Next Hearing

Rihanna's attorney says the singer, 21, will attend a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against ex Chris Brown.

Donald Etra says that prosecutors have informed him that Rihanna will receive a subpoena to testify during a preliminary hearing in L.A. on June 22.

"The DA told me Rihanna will be subpoenaed. I will accept on her behalf," Etra tells Usmagazine.com. "She will appear in court, and if asked to testify, she will do so."

Asked how Rihanna is, Etra told Us, "She is doing fine. She is continuing with her career and moving on with her life and doing great."

See photos of Chris Brown and other stars at court

On Thursday, a judge denied a motion by Brown's attorneys to receive confidential police and investigative records to determine who leaked a photograph of a battered Rihanna to the media.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg told attorney Mark Geragos the motion was premature and he could file it again after the preliminary hearing, which will determine whether there is enough evidence to continue a case against Brown.

See photos of Chris and Rihanna through the years

Brown - who faces assault and criminal threats charges for the alleged February attack on Rihanna -- has pleaded not guilty.

See how Rihanna has changed her look over the years

On Wednesday, a YouTube video of Brown surfaced. While promoting an upcoming album, he declared, "Everybody that's haters, they just been haters. All my real fans, I love you all. I ain't a monster."

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