They report that law enforcement sources have told them that Sheriff's investigators will refer the case to the L.A. County District Attorney for review after the investigation is completed, and the Sheriff's Dept. will recommend that criminal battery charges be filed against the singer.

Officially, the Sheriff's Dept. will say they have no recommendation yet because the investigation is not complete. However, our sources say a clear picture has already emerged, and not just over the alleged spitting incident.