Jayde Nicole: I Was "The Victim Of A Violent Assault" At Joe Francis' Hands

Playboy Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole said Monday she "was the victim of a violent assault when she was attacked from behind, thrown down to the ground by her hair, and beaten in the face and body in front of multiple witnesses" by Girls Gone Wild kingpin Joe Francis at West Hollywood, California nightspot Guys & Dolls on August 28th.

According to the statement issued by the Canadian beauty's rep, "photographs and hospital records of Jayde's injuries and video footage of the attack" will show Francis' guilt in the incident, "and it is the hope of those who love and care about Jayde, that Mr. Francis will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

The 23-year-old girlfriend of TV beefcake Brody Jenner said she notified police and will cooperate fully in the investigation -- which means not further publicly discussing the incident, or Francis.