According to the NY Daily News, woman beater Chris Brown’s court date has been pushed back to give the LAPD investigators more time to gather evidence and build a stronger case against him.

Word is that Rihanna’s photo evidence leak last week has pushed the investigation into a different direction. The LAPD is looking rather sloppy for apparently losing control of this case. It is reported that one of their own sold the evidence photo to an online entertainment outlet for $62,500.

Brown was arrested and charge with the brutal attack on Rihanna after they left Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party in the early morning hours of Feb. 8. Rihanna suffered minor bruising and cuts on her face and rumored bit marks on her arms.

She has been in seclusion for the past three weeks. But recently, photos were taken of her riding in the back of an SUV with bodyguards reportedly hired by her former beau, Jay Z.

Brown is currently free on bail.