After nearly 14 years, Britney Spears' conservatorship is over, an L.A. judge rules, and the pop star's fans celebrate the highly anticipated decision.
“What’s next for Britney — and this is the first time that this could be said for about a decade — is up to one person: Britney,” said Mathew Rosengart, the singer’s attorney since July, in a news conference outside the courthouse. “I will say that Britney has been put into a position, through our collaboration and the work of my law firm, to succeed.
“We have a safety net in place for Britney, both on the personal side and on the financial side…,” he continued. “But Britney as of today is a free woman and she’s an independent woman. And the rest, with her support system, will be up to Britney.” The singer had specifically requested that there be no mental evaluation and the judge didn’t require one, Rosengart said.
“Many people have asked about the whether we will continue to investigate Mr. Spears,” he said, referring to the singer’s father, James “Jamie” Spears, who handled his daughter’s sizeable fortune until he was suspended Sept. 29. “The answer ultimately is up to my client, Britney.” The parties will meet in court at a later date to tie up loose financial threads, and accountant John Zabel will remain in place as a to resolve financial issues involving outstanding payments. Zabel took over as temporary conservator of Spears’ estate after Jamie Spears’ suspension., peppering her words with emojis. “I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day !!!! Best day ever … praise the Lord … can I get an Amen.
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