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Britney's Parents Fear for Her Life

By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON, AP
Posted: 2008-02-11 15:03:58
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 7) - 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.

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Britney Spears' lawyer told a court that it would be "harmful" for the singer to participate in a July 31 hearing regarding her conservatorship case because her health condition is still "fluid."

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.

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On what day was Britney Spears born?

  • November 13, 1981
  • December 2, 1981
  • December 22, 1981

What state is Britney's hometown of Kentwood in?

  • Louisiana
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How many brothers and sisters does Britney have?

  • 1
  • 2
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What is Britney's middle name?

  • Lynne
  • Jamie
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  • Christina Aguilera
  • Ryan Gosling
  • Jake Gyllenhaal

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  • ' ... Baby One More Time'
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  • 'In the Zone'

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  • 'Everytime'
  • 'Toxic'
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  • 'Friends'
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  • 'Gimme More'
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But photographers soon found her and surrounded the vehicle at each stop. More than 15 people circled the car at one point, shooting still photos and video.

At one point the Mercedes pulled into the Beverly Hills Hotel entrance. Beverly Hills police Sgt. Mark Miner said a "keep the peace" detail was sent to the hotel, a common practice when paparazzi are 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 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 Lutfi, 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 whom 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, said Capt. Sharyn Buck, commander of the North Hollywood police station that covers Spears' home area, 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.

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strighk3 04:58:19 PM Feb 14 2008

PEOPLE NEED TO STOP GIVING HER SUCH A HARD TIME. JUST LEAVE HER ALONE! U GUYS ARE NOT HELPING HER AT ALL!

Nurseangelba2 09:30:34 PM Feb 10 2008

WE LOVE YOU IN LOUISIANA. HANG IN THERE ;PROVE PEOPLE WRONG; YOU WILL COME OUT ON TOP; LOVE YOU;

Nurseangelba2 09:24:21 PM Feb 10 2008

EVERYONE LOVES YOU IN LOUISIANA; HOPE YOU THE BEST, HANG IN THERE;

teri611 01:31:30 PM Feb 10 2008

You can either say they are all idiots or you can pray for Britney and her family as they go through a difficult time ........................................there are alot of families that are going through difficult times.......its just because of what britney does for a living is why its in the public eye.....how sad.......so it makes it twice as difficult for the family..........

vickyalexiasebby 05:02:25 PM Feb 09 2008

MXZRL..I AGREE YOU NEED THERAPY! THAT IS THE WEIRDEST THING TO SAY...LET ME GUESS YOU WORK AT UCLA? B.S....I HATE PEOPLE THAT THINK THEY KNOW ALL OF THE FACTS...THAT POOR GIRL WAS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF AND NEEDS OBVIOUSLY TONS OF HELP TO GET HER HEAD BACK AND I KNOW THAT SHOCK TREATMENT IS NOT USED!! I WISH HER THE BEST OF LUCK TO SEE HER CHILDREN AGAIN THATS SO PAINFUL...

Beckster926 12:11:31 PM Feb 09 2008

I feel kinda bad for her. She was an amazing singer and a lot of her songs r actually very good. I also feel for her sister. She's been experiencing a lot to and it must be unbarebly depressing

ctokeng 11:11:31 AM Feb 09 2008

MXZSRL=========YOU HAVE LOST YOUR FRIGGIN MIND11YOUR INFORMATION IS SO UNTRUE AND YOU KNOW IT. IF YOU THINK WE BELIEVE YOU ,YOU ARE BADLY MISTAKEN.IF ANYONE HAD AN UPDATE ON WHAT THEY DID AND DIN'T DOIT WOULD BE HER DAD AND THEN THE MEDIA! SHOCK TREATMENT-DIAPER!! GIVE ME A BREAK, YOU NEED THERAPY!!

Dnear68 07:42:10 PM Feb 08 2008

feel for her it is not all her fault her family is to blame too she derserves to be left alone and come to grips with all that she is going thru god bless you britney i wish you nothing but luck and happiness

SusieandCalli 07:04:00 PM Feb 08 2008

I have never been a fan of hers but this all scares me quite a bit.
Has the paparazzi no learned ANYTHING from Dianna's death? Not to mention the horrible miss care that was shown in releasing Brit from the hospital.
She is obviously someone with a "Dual Diagnosis". This means at least one mental illness and drug addiction. I being one myself I know she's going down a very dangerous and scary road. I just hope she makes it back from the brink. I'm afraid she just may not. And that is sad for ANYONE.

mxzsrl 05:46:05 PM Feb 08 2008

ONE OF THE NURSE'S QOUTED ON THE AP REFERED TO HER AS BRITTNEY CARROT , NOT A GOOD SIGN OF THING'S TO COME !

KKMerf 03:16:35 PM Feb 08 2008

Gee, what has it been, almost 24 hours since the last Brit sighting and bombardment of the media? Has someone finally taking the car keys away from her? Let's hope so. The posts about how awful her parents are have been abundant but if they do nothing else but get this public threat off the streets, I say bully for them.

cindyjaerni 02:51:50 PM Feb 08 2008

I think that Britney is so ill and does not acknowledge it or recoginize it. I use to read all of the "trash" about her and just think that she is just excentric like alot of stars are (musical and dramatic) and then it finally dawned on me that this woman iis in serious troubled and must be protected from herself and others. If she continues to drive around in the middle of the night to get coffee and cigarettes, wear pink wigs (nothing wrong with that -- just so very strange with Britney), have car accidents, talk in a strange accent and can't even answer the question about where she hails from in England ,then it is time for either her parents or the courts to take control and arrange for intensive help for this young woman. I only hope and pray that she will either hit bottom (and hope that she recognizes it) or have a tragedy that does not take her life or the lives of others and is forced to examine her illlnesses which at this point seem multiple.

TUTU3840 01:08:32 PM Feb 08 2008

The number of uneducated experts on mental health and legal issues posting here blows me away. If indeed there is a mental health issue, then she belongs in a hospital with appropriate treatment and that would include medication, not the shock treatments that some are talking about. I would think that the main problem before she can be treated is to de-tox her of booze and drugs. She does indeed need protection from all the enablers and so called friends that have kept her high on drugs and herself for so long. She also needs to have someone take charge of her financial and personal lives. It should not be one of the usual crew. Since she has not had that much contact with Dad, that is good, in connection with someone from the courts. most important, the boys do not need to be around her at this time. She needs court enforced commital and complete isolation...no In and Our burgers from the letch that has gloomed on to her. Then she may just have a chance, if she rea

mcdrm52 12:59:32 PM Feb 08 2008

CHILL HOWARDPEM1....GOD, YOU SOUND LIKE A FRIGGIN NUT

mxzsrl 11:58:47 AM Feb 08 2008

SHE WILL NOW BE OKAY THEY USED AN EXPERIMENTAL SHOCK TREATMENT ON HER DIRECT TO THE BRAIN , SHE WILL LOSE HER ADDICTION FOR DRUG'S AND CRACK , SHE WILL BE OKAY IN A FEW MONTH'S THE RECORVERY IS SLOW FOR HER MOST PEOPLE END UP WEARING A DIAPER FOR A FEW MONTH'S , SHE WILL BE BACK IN FULL FORCE GOOD LUCK BRITT!

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