Law & Order:SVU is know for its inspired by current affairs approach to creating convoluted plots and believable story lines. However next weeks episode is sure to generate more interest than usual, the latest episode in the series titled “Funny Valentine” is based on a violent relationship between a famous couple which parallels the real life events and tabloid headlines relating to one of the most sensationalised cases of celebrity domestic violence associated with Chris Brown and Rihanna. Chris Brown who was Rihanna’s boyfriend at the time of the incident was arrested on suspicion of beating the Grammy winner on February 8, 2009, leaving her battered and bruised after an altercation turned violent as the couple made their way home after Clive Davis’ Pre Grammy Party. Interestingly according to Billboard.com
“The episode is set to air Feb. 27 at 9 p.m. (EST) on NBC. Special appearances will be made by Perez Hilton, Dave Navarro and Wendy Williams.”
Watch the controversial trailer for the episode in full below.