On Sunday, disgraced R&B crooner Chris Brown released his first public statement addressing allegations that he savagely attacked girlfriend Rihanna, 20, in Los Angeles last weekend.

“Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person.”

“Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else.”

“Those posts or writings under my name are frauds,” the statement concludes.

The 19-year-old was arrested on felony charges of making criminal threats and may face additional charges from the district attorney.