You can't force wit, it has to come organically

That’s not entirely true. He released a video apology in July of 2009.

Hi Im Chris Brown, Since February my attorney has advised me not to speak out, even though every since the incident I wanted to publicly express my deepest regret and accept full responsibility. Although, I will do some interviews and answer some questions in the future, I thought it would be best if you hear from me that I am sorry. I have tried to live my life in a way that would make those around me proud and until recently I think I was doing a pretty good job.

I wish I had the chance to live those few moments again, but unfortunately I can’t. I’m not gonna sit here and make any excuses! I take great pride in being able to exercise self-control and what I did was inexcusable. I’m very sad and very ashamed about what I’ve done. My mother and my spiritual teachers have taught me way better than that.

I have told Rihanna countless times and I’m telling you today that I’m truly truly sorry and that I wasn’t able to handle the situation better. I’ve done alot time soul searching, and over the last several month’s I’ve talked to my minister and my mother..and I’ve spent alot of time trying to understand what happened and why. I’ve let a lot of people down and I realized that. No one is more disappointed in me than I am.

As many of you know, I grew up in a home where there was domestic violence, and I saw first-hand what uncontrolled rage can do. I’ve sought and I am continuing to seek help to insure that what occurred in February, can never happen again. And as I sit here today, I can tell you that I’ll do everything in my power to make sure that it never happens again. I promise that.

What I did is unacceptable, 100%. I can only ask and pray that you forgive me, please.

I hope that others learn from my mistake. I intend to live my life so I am truly worthy of the term role model. Thank you.”

You could argue he should have done it sooner but as an attorney, I certainly can’t fault him for following the same advice I would have given him.

That said, I take zero issue with anyone who either does not care that he apologized, does not buy his apology, and/or finds his actions unforgivable.

(Source: cordjefferson)