Britney Spears has successfully freed herself from her father's guardianship, but the singer continues to sue the 70-year-old, whom she accuses of embezzlement, among other things. She now achieves an interim success.
The pop star has won another court victory in the legal battle between Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears. US Judge Brenda Penny granted the singer's request not to be questioned by her father and his lawyers. At the hearing in Los Angeles, Britney Spears' lawyer Mathew Rosengart claimed that such a questioning could be traumatizing for the singer, as the "TMZ.com" portal reported.
Judge Penny ruled in mid-July that Jamie Spears must testify under oath in the dispute with his daughter. He should disclose documents and answer questions by mid-August at the latest. Rosengart wants to have allegations investigated, according to which the father, as a long-time guardian, is said to have enriched himself with his daughter's millions in assets. He also wants to check allegations that the singer was secretly monitored and bugged by her supervisors. Rosengart said after Wednesday's court hearing that a management company involved in the case must produce all documents pertaining to possible surveillance, at the judge's behest.
The 40-year-old singer has been under guardianship since 2008 after she collapsed mentally due to personal and professional problems. In September last year, Judge Penny finally relieved the father of his guardianship. In November, the singer regained full control of her life.
Spears married longtime boyfriend, fitness trainer Sam Asghari in California last month. The 28-year-old with Iranian roots also works as a model and actor. It was Spears' third wedding. She has two teenage sons with dancer Kevin Federline.
