Britney Spears says she endured years of forced therapy
The singer celebrated her 40th birthday Thursday, posting several Instagrams about her newfound freedom.
The singer celebrated her 40th birthday Thursday, posting several Instagrams about her newfound freedom.
The pop star said she's grateful to be able to use her car, own an ATM card and see "cash for the first time."
"I mean after 13 years ... I think I've waited long ENOUGH," the pop star said.
After nearly 14 years, a Los Angeles judge terminated Britney Spears’ conservatorship that has ruled her life, career and finances. Hundreds of #FreeBritney supporters cheered outside when news of the decision broke. Carter Evans reports.
The hearing was the first since her father, Jamie Spears, was removed as a co-conservator.
Britney Spears' fans celebrated outside of Los Angeles Superior Court Friday after a judge terminated a conservatorship that has controlled the pop star's personal life and finances since 2008. CBS News' Carter Evans reports. Then, Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law at the firm Abrams Fensterman, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her legal analysis.
A judge has freed Britney Spears from the conservatorship that controlled her life and career for more than 13 years. Carter Evans reports.
The hearing will be the first since her father, Jamie Spears, was removed as a co-conservator.
Pop star takes to Instagram to address their "humiliating" behavior and says she's "tired of being this understanding Mother Teresa."
The pop star's case has catapulted the issue of conservatorships into the national spotlight.
"This suspension is directly what Britney wanted, she does not want Jamie in her life," Britney's lawyer said in court.
After 13 years, Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, was suspended as conservator of her $60 million estate Wednesday. A Los Angeles judge said the decision was in the best interest of the singer, saying the arrangement "reflects a toxic environment." CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the details from outside the courtroom. Then, Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law at the firm Abrams Fensterman, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her legal analysis.
A Los Angeles judge could decide whether to keep her father as a conservator or end the court-ordered arrangement after 13 years.
A Los Angeles judge will hear arguments Wednesday about whether to remove Britney Spears' father as her conservator or if the conservatorship should end altogether. Morgan Whitlatch, legal director at the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the possible outcomes.
Jamie Spears is claiming the man nominated to replace him is not qualified to serve as a conservator of his daughter's estate, according to new legal filings.
"Mr. Spears has crossed unfathomable lines," attorney Mathew Rosengart said in a filing asking for Jamie Spears' removal from the conservatorship.
The pop star's legal team wants her father replaced with a "temporary, short term" conservator when both sides meet again in court on September 29.
The 39-year-old used another social media platform to let fans know about her decision.
"I can't f**king believe it 💍💍💍💍💍💍❣️!!!!!!" the pop star captioned her Instagram post, as fans shared their well wishes for the couple in the comments.
"This filing represents another legal victory for Britney Spears — a massive one — as well as vindication for Ms. Spears," the singer's attorney, Mathew Rosengart, said in a statement to CBS News.
Investigators declined to press charges due to "insufficient evidence" found.
"Britney Spears will not be extorted," a court filing said.
The employee was not injured, police said, and no arrests have been made.
Britney Spears is under investigation for allegedly hitting an employee during an argument at her home. The employee was not hurt.
"We are pleased that Mr. Spears and his lawyer have today conceded in a filing that he must be removed," Britney Spears' attorney said. "It is vindication for Britney."
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