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Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator

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.

Sep 29, 2021
09:14

Britney Spears conservatorship battle returns to court today

A Los Angeles judge could decide whether to keep her father as a conservator or end the court-ordered arrangement after 13 years.

Sep 29, 2021

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Judge weighs Britney Spears' conservatorship

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.

Sep 29, 2021
06:03

Britney Spears' father criticizes potential replacement for conservatorship

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.

Sep 29, 2021

Britney Spears' legal team responds to report of surveillance by her father

"Mr. Spears has crossed unfathomable lines," attorney Mathew Rosengart said in a filing asking for Jamie Spears' removal from the conservatorship.

Sep 27, 2021

Britney Spears' father files petition to end conservatorship after 13 years

"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.

Sep 8, 2021

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Britney Spears won't face charges in alleged dispute with housekeeper

Investigators declined to press charges due to "insufficient evidence" found.

Sep 1, 2021

Spears' lawyer claims her father wants $2 million before leaving conservatorship

"Britney Spears will not be extorted," a court filing said.

Aug 31, 2021

Britney Spears under investigation after alleged dispute with employee

The employee was not injured, police said, and no arrests have been made.

Aug 20, 2021

Britney Spears' father to step down from conservatorship

"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."

Aug 13, 2021

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Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator

After months of pressure, Britney Spears' father Jamie, has agreed to eventually step aside as conservator of her estate, a position he's held since 2008. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law at the firm of Abrams Fensterman, joins CBSN's Michael George to discuss what's next in the pop star's legal battle.

Aug 12, 2021
03:33

Britney Spears' father to step down

Britney Spears' father, Jamie, said he's willing to step down from his role in her conservatorship "when the time is right," according to court documents filed Thursday. For years, the pop star has pushed to remove her father from the court-appointed arrangement that has controlled her career and finances for 13 years. CBS Los Angeles has more.

Aug 12, 2021
01:26

Britney Spears files to remove her father as conservator

In the filings, which ask the court to appoint a neutral professional as the new conservator, Spears' legal team argues that the current situation is "traumatizing, insane, and depressing" for the pop star.

Jul 27, 2021

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Latest on Britney Spears conservatorship case

An attorney for Britney Spears asked a Los Angeles court on Monday to oust her father as conservator of her nearly $60 million estate. Spears is accusing him of abusing his power. CBS Los Angeles has the details.

Jul 26, 2021
01:04

Judge rules Britney Spears can hire own legal counsel

Last week, a Los Angeles judge ruled Britney Spears could hire her own legal counsel as her battle continues to remove her father as her conservator.

Jul 23, 2021
00:57

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What does Britney Spears need to do to end her conservatorship?

Spears, 39, has called the legal arrangement abusive. She faces the tough task of convincing the judge she no longer needs conservators to manage her career and finances.

Jul 16, 2021

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Britney Spears approved to hire her own lawyer, judge rules

Mathew Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor, will represent the pop star going forward.

Jul 15, 2021

Britney Spears pushes to end conservatorship

A hearing in Britney Spears' conservatorship case was held Wednesday as the pop icon continues her attempts to remove her father from his role. Supporters and lawmakers gathered in support of Spears. Politico California health care policy reporter Victoria Colliver joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

Jul 14, 2021
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Britney Spears allowed to choose own attorney

A Los Angeles judge awarded Britney Spears the right to choose her own attorney to represent her in her conservatorship case. The 39-year-old pop singer continues to fight to regain control of her personal life and $60 million estate from her father, Jamie Spears. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law for the firm of Abrams Fensterman, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss where Spears' case now stands.

Jul 14, 2021
06:05

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Britney Spears' conservatorship back in court

Britney Spears 's conservatorship case is going back before a judge weeks after her testimony describing her situation as "abusive." The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an amicus brief in support of the singer's right to choose her own attorney. Zoe Brennan-Krohn, a staff attorney for the ACLU Disability Rights Project, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss the issues at stake.

Jul 14, 2021
06:48

Britney Spears' conservatorship, explained

Spears, 39, has asked the court to end her conservatorship, calling it abusive.

Jul 13, 2021

Britney Spears' attorney to resign from conservatorship case

The court-appointed attorney representing Spears has filed paperwork to resign after 13 years, according to court documents.

Jul 7, 2021

Britney Spears' father calls for investigation into her testimony

"It is critical that the Court confirm whether or not Ms. Spears's testimony was accurate in order to determine what corrective actions, if any, need to be taken," Jamie Spears' filing said.

Jul 2, 2021

Jamie Lynn Spears breaks her silence on Britney

Fans criticized Jamie Lynn after Britney said in court that her family has been making money off of her conservatorship for 13 years.

Jun 30, 2021

Britney Spears apologizes to fans in first post since hearing

"I apologize for pretending like I've been OK the past two years ... I did it because of my pride and I was embarrassed to share what happened to me," Spears wrote in an Instagram caption posted Thursday.

Jun 24, 2021

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