American singer Britney Spears, who is suing her father James Spears over the cancellation of many years of custody, after a regular court hearing thanked fans for their support.
Spears has posted on social media Twitter and Instagram.
“Business is good, friends ... business is good!
I feel renewed - now I have a real representative ... I feel grateful and happy!
Many thanks to my fans for their support ... you have no idea what the support of such amazing fans means to me!
God bless you all!
Today I celebrate, riding and doing the "wheel", - said the artist.
She also shared a related video.
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In both cases, Spears ended the post with the hashtag #FreeBritney, which has been spreading for several years by caring social media users to support the singer and talk about her difficult situation.
According to media observations, the artist herself used it for the first time.
Spears posted these social media posts after a new Los Angeles Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday July 14th.
The artist was not in the hall, but she participated in the hearing by telephone.
“I am here today, Your Honor, to completely get rid of (control. -
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) my father ... and charge him with abuse of the role of guardian.
I want to press charges of abuse of custody today, all at once, ”Variety quoted her as saying.
During the hearing, Judge Brenda Penny allowed Britney Spears to choose her own lawyer.
Previously, the singer could not do this, since she is under guardianship.
Spears' previous defender Samuel Ingham announced on July 6 that he no longer intends to represent the interests of the singer.
The artist's new lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, has previously worked with celebrities such as Steven Spielberg, Sean Penn and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Rosengart took up his duties right at the meeting.
He urged the singer's father, James Spears, to voluntarily resign as a guardian and stressed that his motives are questionable.
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) does not work.
Something has been lost that should have been at the heart of it.
The real question is why Mr. Spears won't voluntarily give up his role today.
Is he here for financial reasons?
Does anyone really believe that the involvement of Mr. Spears is in the interests of his daughter? ”- said the lawyer.
James Spears' spokesman Vivian Thorin turned down Rosengart's offer.
The singer's lawyer warned that in the coming weeks he will apply for the termination of guardianship.
The singer's mother also took part in the meeting.
Her spokesperson conveyed that Lynn Spears supports her daughter's aspirations.
At the same time, Birtney agrees to continue to be under the tutelage of her manager Jody Montgomery.
Loss of rights
The singer said that her father and other guardians tried to convince her of their own inadequacy.
“Their goal was to make me feel crazy, but I'm not crazy,” Spears said.
During the previous hearing, the singer claimed that her rights had not been fully explained to her.
She now gave examples of unfair restrictions imposed by James Spears.
The artist noted that she was not allowed to drink coffee and generally choose what she wants to eat, and also selected vitamins for the health of her hair.
In addition, Spears was left at home alone, forbidding to go out - while the guardians knew that the current situation made her feel uncomfortable.
The artist called this attitude cruel.
She noted that she was afraid of her father.
Ultimately, the singer reported abuse by James Spears.
“I do not want my behavior and capacity to be analyzed, but my father's actions.
This guardianship allows him to literally rule my life.
This is an abuse, and we all know it, ”said Spears.
During the hearing, about a hundred Britney Spears fans gathered outside the Los Angeles courthouse.
According to media reports, rallies in support of the pop star were held in New York, Washington, London and other cities.
Britney Spears rally in Los Angeles on July 14, 2021
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Britney Spears has been living under guardianship since 2008.
Her legal status changed shortly after her divorce from Kevin Federline.
Spears repeatedly behaved inappropriately and was treated in a psychiatric clinic.
After the establishment of guardianship, Spears was deprived of the right to independently drive a car, dispose of her property (which is estimated at $ 50 million), and also seek medical or legal assistance.