Britney Spears Will Be Appointed a New Attorney in Conservatorship Case
On Wednesday, July 14, Britney Spears moved a step forward in her conservatorship battle after gaining the ability to hire her own attorney. The 39-year-old American singer also discussed her plans to charge her father, James Parnell Spears, with conservatorship abuse at the Wednesday court hearing.
According to People, the court hearing took place over the phone, where Spears called in to speak with Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny. The singer told the judge, “I’m here to get rid of my dad and charge him with conservatorship abuse,” and continued, “this conservatorship has allowed my dad to ruin my life.”
free britney. that is all. i’m not taking questions. #freebritney
— Rocky Bandit (@chilira) July 16, 2021
Throughout the hearing, Spears opened up about her harmful experiences involving her father that had begun years before. Recalling stories from the past, the pop singer stated that her father would leave her alone in a trailer often, and she would fear him coming back to “show up drunk and embarrass her,” according to NBC.
.@britneyspears wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, I hope you’re safe and doing okay. Please know you’re NOT alone. We are all with you and we love you endlessly! The light at the end of the tunnel is brighter than ever! Not much longer!!! 💪🏼💖👑 #FreeBritney
— FREE BRITNEY (@meli810107) July 16, 2021
Currently, the beloved artist is still facing abuse in the conservatorship controlled by her father. Spears spoke out on the harsh conditions she has experienced, such as being placed under 70 hour work weeks and engaging in controlled diets. After addressing this, Spears told the court, “Their goal was to make me feel crazy, and I’m not.”
i’m so proud of britney finally getting her own lawyer #FreeBritneyNOW she’s one step closer I can’t wait to see this victory 🥺
— tess 🤙🏼 (@tessalaneb) July 16, 2021
Moving in a positive direction, Spears was allowed the ability to hire a lawyer, which she has chosen as Mathew Rosengart. This news comes after the singer’s previous lawyer, Samuel Ingham, resigned, according to Forbes.
Pssss this is me celebrating by horseback riding and doing cartwheels today 🤸♂️🤷♀️🐎 !!!! #FreeBritney
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) July 15, 2021
After the court hearing, Spears took to social media to thank fans for their support and used the Free Britney hashtag. If you want to support Britney Spears during this time, you can follow her Instagram and Twitter accounts, and of course, use the hashtag #FreeBritney.
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