Latest Britney Hearing A ‘Small Part Of The Puzzle’

Thursday, February 7th, 2008 - No Comments »

Lawyers for Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, were back in court on Thursday, along with Britney’s co-conservator, however, what exactly went on behind closed doors is unknown.

Court spokesperson Allan Parachini told reporters after the hearing that “everything about this matter is sealed.”

The one thing Parachini did reveal was a motion was filed today by Spears’ co-conservator, attorney Andrew Wallet, which went unopposed.

The nature of the motion is still unknown.

While all of the documents from Thursday’s hearing will remain sealed, court-appointed attorney Sam Ingham told reporters afterwards that what went on this afternoon was “just a small part of the puzzle.”

Court Bars Britney From Hiring Own Attorney

Thursday, February 7th, 2008 - No Comments »

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After meeting with Britney Spears, attorney Adam Streisand will not be representing the pop star, Access Hollywood has learned.

Streisand met with Spears on Wednesday, following her release from the UCLA Medical Center psych ward. Britney had wanted to talk about her options now that her father, Jamie, was named co-conservator of her estate.

However, the court had issued an order which prevents Britney from selecting her own attorney. As a result, Streisand cannot represent her.

Streisand’s firm, Loeb & Loeb, released the following statement to Access Hollywood on Thursday:

“At the request of Britney Spears, Adam Streisand, a Partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP, met with her yesterday to discuss her legal rights in connection with the conservatorship over her person and estate. Following that meeting, Mr.Streisand learned that the court had issued orders that prevent Ms. Spears from retaining counsel of her own choosing, and on that basis, Mr.Streisand has decided he will not represent her at this time.”

Britney Spears’ Parents Fear for Her Life

Thursday, February 7th, 2008 - No Comments »

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Why was she released? That’s the lingering question after Britney Spears was discharged from the hospital Wednesday over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist and against the wishes of her father, who has been named as her conservator.

Jamie and Lynne Spears, in a joint statement given to The Associated Press through their attorney, said they were “extremely disappointed” to learn their daughter had been allowed out.

“We are deeply concerned about our daughter’s safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk,” the statement said. “We ask only that the court’s orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted.”

Jamie Spears on Monday was named conservator of his 26-year-old daughter, and he and attorney Andrew Wallet were made co-conservators of Britney’s estate.

A conservatorship is created when a court determines a person can no longer care for his or her own affairs.

Though she arrived at UCLA Medical Center escorted by a caravan of police motorcycles, cars and a helicopter, the singer left without media attention. She spent the day dodging the spotlight as she drove around Los Angeles in a black Mercedes-Benz with an unidentified man.

But photographers soon found her and surrounded the vehicle at each stop. When Spears’ car arrived at the Beverly Hills Hotel, a detail of officers was sent to “keep the peace,” police Sgt. Mark Miner said. He said it’s common for such details to respond to reports of paparazzi causing a nuisance.

Spears’ release came after a series of legal developments in which her father fought for control of the pop star and her estate, her frequent companion was ordered to stay away from her, and her mother vividly described her daughter’s fragile state, drug use and the strange behavior that led to her hospitalization.

The troubled singer was hospitalized on Jan. 31. On Monday, Commissioner Reva Goetz ruled that Spears must remain in the conservatorship until at least Feb. 14. Goetz also appointed a physician to evaluate Spears’ condition.

On Friday, a court issued a restraining order against Sam Lufti, the man who’s been at Spears’ side in recent months. Her mother portrayed him as a Svengali-like figure who held her daughter hostage in her own home, drugged her, took over her finances and controlled the paparazzi who constantly surround her.

As her conservator, Spears’ father was granted access to all of his daughter’s medical records and authority to determine where Spears lives and who she sees.

Spears, who is in a child custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline, was also briefly hospitalized earlier in January after police were called to her home when she refused to return her sons to a Federline bodyguard after a visit.

Spears has since lost all visitation rights to her sons, 1-year-old Jayden James and 2-year-old Sean Preston.

On Wednesday, Buck said a grand theft report was filed with the Los Angeles Police Department, alleging that someone took “miscellaneous items,” including a painting and jewelry, from Spears’ home. Buck didn’t say who filed the report or when.

Spears released from UCLA hospital

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 - No Comments »

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Pop singer Britney Spears was released from a psychiatric ward at the UCLA Medical Center today after nearly a week of treatment.

It was unclear where she was going, but sources said she might head to one of her homes before seeking additional treatment.

Unlike the spectacle surrounding her trip to the Westwood medical facility last week, she slipped out with relatively little fanfare. A private security detail escorted her in contrast to last week when more than a dozen Los Angeles police officers escorted Spears to the hospital via motorcade.

Britney’s Mom Alleges Manager Controlled Singer With Drugs

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 - No Comments »

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The combination of prescription drugs that Britney Spears’ mother claims were ground up in the singer’s food was a risky mix that could cause hysterical outbursts, agitation, creepy hallucinations, even a stroke, medical experts told ABCNEWS.com.

“Grinding up medications without medical direction — that’s dangerous,” said Dr. Joshua Prager, director of the Center for the Rehabilitation of Pain Syndromes (CRPS) at UCLA Medical Plaza. “Drugs have very different ways of getting into the bloodstream when you crush them up. Nobody should be messing with drugs without a physician’s supervision.”

In court documents requesting that the singer’s self-described manager Sam Lutfi be ordered out of Spears’ house, Lynne Spears said Lutfi was slipping ground-up pills in her daughter’s food to keep her quiet and at one point Lutfi told Lynne Spears that Britney had to take “10 pills a day.”

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