Chris Brown says he’s ‘sorry and saddened’

February 16, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown, who was arrested a week ago in connection with a domestic violence investigation, said Sunday he is “sorry and saddened” by what happened and is seeking counseling from his pastor and loved ones.

The 19-year-old R&B singer also said much of what has been reported of the incident is untrue, although he did not elaborate.

“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,” Brown said in a statement issued through publicist Michael Sitrick.

“Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong,” he added. But he said he couldn’t discuss that in detail until his case is resolved.

He also said he has not posted any comments about the incident on Facebook or any other Web site.

Today’s birthdays

Actor Pete Postlethwaite is 63. Actor Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in “The Empire Strikes Back”) is 63. Actor William Katt (“Greatest American Hero”) is 58. Actor LeVar Burton is 52. Rapper-actor Ice-T is 51. Actress Lisa Loring (“The Addams Family”) is 51. Guitarist Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) is 48. Drummer Dave Lombardo of Slayer is 44. Drummer Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters is 37. Rapper Lupe Fiasco is 27.