‘He’s incapable of putting her interests ahead of his own’: Britney Spears’ mum Lynne blasts ‘coercive’ ex Jamie and throws support behind the singer in conservatorship court battle
- Earlier this month, the Toxic singer, 39, gave an emotional court testimony in which she pleaded to be released from an 13-year-long conservatorship
- In a new court filing obtained by E! News, Lynne spoke of her involvement in the conservatorship and detailed her ex’s alleged ‘coercion’ and ‘bartering’
- In her words, she stated: ‘He is incapable of putting my daughter’s interests ahead of his own on both a professional and a personal level’
Britney Spears’ mum Lynne, 66, has claimed that the singer has felt ‘nothing but fear and hatred’ towards her father Jamie Spears, 69, since he took ‘complete control’ over her life as part of the legal arrangement.
Earlier this month, the Circus singer, 39, gave an emotional court testimony in which she pleaded to be released from an 13-year-long conservatorship, where her father has control over her whole personal life and financial affairs.
The conservatorship that Britney is under is ordinarily used in situations where older, perhaps senile people, can no longer look after their own affairs.
In a new court filing obtained by E! News, Lynne spoke of her involvement in the conservatorship and detailed her ex’s alleged ‘coercion’ and ‘bartering’ with her daughter ‘over what she can and cannot do for various rewards or punishments’.
Toxic: Britney Spears’ mum Lynne, 66, has claimed that the singer has felt ‘nothing but fear and hatred’ towards her father Jamie Spears, 69, since he took ‘complete control’ over her life as part of the legal arrangement (Jamie and Lynne pictured in 2012)
She stated: ‘He is incapable of putting my daughter’s interests ahead of his own on both a professional and a personal level’ and for him to carry on to be her co-conservator is ‘not in the best interests of my daughter’.
The new documents show that Britney has offered to testify while Lynne’s words were exposed in the new details of the case.
Lynne’s statement began: ‘I became involved in this conservatorship during what I will term a “time of crisis” that began at the end of 2018 and continued into 2019.’
Britney’s finances – including her $57million estate – and healthcare have been controlled by her dad since 2008.
Lynne detailed her ex-husband’s alleged ‘coercion’ and ‘bartering’ with her daughter ‘over what she can and cannot do for various rewards or punishments’.
Eloquent: Earlier this month, the Circus singer, 39, gave an emotional court testimony in which she pleaded to be released from an 11-year-long conservatorship, where her father has control over her whole personal life and financial affairs (Britney pictured in 2017)
Furthermore, his ‘constant threats and his decision-making over all aspects of her life’ have destroyed their relationship.
Going on to reference an alleged ‘altercation’ between her ex and Britney’s sons Sean Preston, 15, and Jayden, 11, she described the incident as ‘appalling and inexcusable’.
She appeared to be alluding to the time Britney’s ex-husband Kevin Federline, 43, was granted a restraining order against Jamie in 2019 after the rapper alleged there had been an altercation between Sean Preston and his grandfather.
Dedicated fans: Protesters from the Free Britney movement marched up and down outside the courthouse while the pop star gave her testimony
Lynne also spoke of Jamie allegedly hiring a ‘sports enhancement doctor’ to prescribe medication his daughter did not wish to take, which she branded ‘entirely inappropriate’.
She added: ‘I witnessed my daughter be compelled by that doctor, with the knowledge and encouragement of Mr. Spears, to enter a health facility that she did not want to enter, where she was threatened with punishment if she did not stay for medical treatment that she did not want to endure.’
Lynne concluded that her former spouse is ‘incapable of putting my daughter’s interests ahead of his own on both a professional and a personal level’ and for him to carry on to be her co-conservator is ‘not in the best interests of my daughter’.
Shock: Lynne also spoke of Jamie allegedly hiring a ‘sports enhancement doctor’ to prescribe medication his daughter did not wish to take, which she branded ‘entirely inappropriate’
It comes after the Gimme More hitmaker reportedly called 911 in Ventura County, California to report herself a victim of conservatorship abuse the night before her bombshell hearing.
The actual recording is sealed because of an ongoing investigation, but two sources – a person close to Spears and a law enforcement official – confirmed the call to The New Yorker.
MailOnline has contacted Britney Spears’ representatives for comment.
Drama: Her finances – including her $57 million estate – and healthcare have been controlled by her dad since 2008 (Britney pictured in 2019)
TIMELINE OF BRITNEY’S COMPLEX CONSERVATORSHIP AND HOW IT BEGAN
Britney with her father, brother and mother in 2006. Her parents separated
2002: Jamie Spears and Lynne Spears divorce.
Britney breaks up with Justin Timberlake around the same time
2004: Britney marries Kevin Federline
2007: Britney, struggling through a custody battle and split with Kevin, shaves her head and attacks a paparazzo’s car
2008: Jamie Spears files for conservatorship of Britney, claiming she is not legally well enough to make her own decisions
Britney in 2008 for a custody hearing as part of her split with Kevin Federline. Jamie Spears in court in 2008 getting the conservatorship
2009-2019: QUIET CONSERVATORSHIP YEARS
The conservatorship – which had been temporary – is extended every year.
In court papers, Jamie’s attorneys describe how she is making more money
January 2019: THE ARRANGEMENT STARTS TO CRUMBLE
Britney in 2019, in the grips of the conservatorship, in Las Vegas at her residency
Britney announces an ‘indefinite’ work hiatus and cancels her lucrative Las Vegas residency.
Jamie files paperwork asking for the conservatorship to be extended beyond California, to apply in Hawaii, Louisiana and Florida as well
He steps down as her primary conservator after allegations he abused one of her sons but is still listed as one of those in charge
Early 2020: Britney, Jamie and Jamie-Lynne are in Louisiana together for two weeks.
The #FreeBritney movement is picking up.
His attorneys claim everyone is happy together and enjoying spending time together in quarantine.
November 2020: Britney’s attorneys claim in papers that she’s afraid of her father and they ask for Bessemer Trust to be put in charge.
Her fans start speculating over her cryptic Instagram posts and videos that she wants a way out.
December 2020: The conservatorship is extended until September 2021
February 5 2021: Framing Britney Spears debuts on Hulu
The conservatorship that Britney was put under is ordinarily used in situations where older, perhaps senile people, can no longer look after their own affairs.
Fans are concerned for her well-being and want her to be released from the control of her father, Jamie, who can still legally make decisions on her behalf
It gives control over to an appointed conservator for the best interest of the recipient but in most cases, the recipient is not healthy enough to make their own money, unlike Britney who makes millions. Under the rules of the probate conservatorship, Jamie now has equal control over her estate to a third party and an attorney, Andrew Wallet. Wallet derives a salary of $426,000 a year from Britney’s estate.
He, Jamie and the third party who was brought on recently can make deals on her behalf and restrict her visitors.
JUNE 23, 2021 – BRITNEY SPEAKS OUT IN COURT
Britney and her boyfriend Sam Asghari are in Hawaii together now with her kids
In emotional testimony, Britney told the court that she had suffered psychologically for years as a result of the conservatorship which she said was so restrictive, she wasn’t allowed to remove her IUD birth control
JUNE 30 – JUDGE DENIES BRITNEY’S REQUEST TO REMOVE JAMIE
Judge Brenda Penny, responding to Britney’s November 2020 request, refuses to remove Jamie from the agreement.
She doesn’t say why but she does invite her attorney to file paperwork to end it, which he doesn’t.
JULY 1 – BESSEMER TRUST RESIGNS AFTER BEING PUT IN CHARGE WITH JAMIE
A day after the judge’s ruling, Bessemer Trust, which had been brought on, resigned, saying they were never aware that Britney wanted to end the conservatorship.
In a court filing, the company’s attorneys said: ‘We heard her and respect her wishes.’
JULY 5 – BRITNEY’S LONG-TIME MANAGER RESIGNS
Larry Rudolph wrote a letter to Jamie and the conservatorship to say he was no longer needed since Britney wanted to retire.
He said he hadn’t spoken to her for two years but had been told by others that she wanted to step down.
JULY 6 – BRITNEY’S ATTORNEY STEPS DOWN
Sam Ingham, the attorney appointed to represent Britney in 2008, steps down after failing to file paperwork to terminate the conservatorship, despite her pleas.
JULY 14 -BRITNEY WINS RIGHT TO CHOOSE HER OWN LAWYER
A Los Angeles court granted Britney the right to choose a lawyer to help her end her conservatorship, after she told a judge the current situation was ‘allowing my dad to ruin my life’. She has chosen former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart as her new attorney.
JULY 23 – BRITNEY FLASHES HER BOOBS ON INSTAGRAM
Singer’s semi-nude post was hailed by fans including Paris Hilton as evidence of her determination to become a ‘free woman’
JULY 27 – LYNNE SPEARS AGREES TO TESTIFY IN SUPPORT OF HER DAUGHTER
The singer’s mom’s attack on Jamie Spears gives her a powerful new ally in her bid to be freed
SEPTEMBER 29 – BRITNEY DUE BACK IN COURT
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