First we learn that Rihanna may be getting back together with Chris Brown. And the latest is that Brown may not even be charged. What's going on here?

That's the question entertainment news watchers are wondering as E! News reported that the R&B star's attorneys are in talks with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office about a possible plea deal.[...]

The feeling is that Brown may wind up with probation - not jail time - for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Rihanna on Feb. 8.[...]

A source close to the investigation tells E! News that, after asking the Los Angeles Police Department for more evidence, the D.A.'s case for felony domestic abuse, criminal threats and battery is looking a little light.

Here's the potentially damning note.

And after all, the victim is now back in the arms of her alleged attacker.

Evidence light, eh? Well, at the very least let's take a step back to note that rumor has it that Rihanna's blood was discovered in Brown's car.

Rihanna's blood was found in Chris Brown's car after their brutal fight, and RadarOnline.com has obtained exclusive photos of the car's interior. The must-see photos of Brown's leased Lamborghini were taken after police had collected evidence from the crime scene. They show Rihanna's blood near the handbrake, a shocking sight that more than hints at how violent the struggle was.

Put that together with the devastating photos that were released of the pop singer recently, and you'd have to think that it's a Not Very Good situation. One that would demand 1) a dude seeing some slammer time and two 2) the lady involved staying far, far away from her assailant.

Sad how the real world -- even one in the media glare -- plays out sometimes, however.