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Britney Spears discusses her troubled relationship with her father, Jamie Spears, in her latest memoir. In the book, she reveals a distressing incident that occurred in August 2019, where her 13-year-old son, Sean Preston, was allegedly assaulted during an argument between Jamie, who is now 71, and Sean.
"My son sought refuge in a bedroom to put an end to the altercation, but my father forcefully broke down the door and confronted him," Britney reveals. In response to this disturbing incident, Kevin Federline filed a police report, leading to my father being prohibited from having any contact with our children." (During this period, Kevin Federline requested a restraining order against Britney's father, which was granted without objection from Jamie, according to an exclusive source from Us. The source also revealed that Jamie was forbidden from visiting his grandsons for a duration of three years.)
Furthermore, another exclusive source informed Us that "the entire ordeal deeply affected Britney and her sons. Kevin was, and still remains, livid." The source further disclosed that although Preston did not suffer any physical injuries at the time, he was undeniably "frightened and emotionally shaken."
Jamie was never charged with a crime because there was "insufficient proof," according to Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten, as reported by Radar Online at the time.
Amidst the attention garnered by Britney's shocking revelations, she took to Instagram on Friday, October 20, to share her motive for penning the memoir.
“With the release of the memoir on Tuesday, October 24, I hope to offer solace to individuals who often find themselves feeling isolated or experiencing pain and misunderstanding. It is crucial to note that my intention is never to provoke offense, but rather, by sharing numerous revelations, this book has granted me the closure I needed.”
Britney's objective in writing the book was not to criticize anyone, but rather to present the facts from her point of view.
Britney's tumultuous relationship with Jamie has been widely discussed, especially during her conservatorship battle. Since February 2008, Jamie has held legal authority over Britney's personal matters and finances. However, fueled by the support of her fans through the #FreeBritney movement, Britney started challenging the conservatorship, leading to heightened tensions between her and Jamie.
Finally, in June 2021, Britney broke her silence on the conservatorship during a court hearing. During her testimony, she expressed feeling "enslaved" by her father and accused Jamie of enjoying the control he had over her, even at the expense of hurting his own daughter. (Jamie never publicly responded to these allegations.)
Jamie, Britney's conservator, was officially removed in September 2021 after previously expressing his intention to step down. Two months later, he agreed that her conservatorship should be terminated.
According to court documents filed by Jamie in November 2021, he unconditionally loves and supports his daughter. He has continuously strived to protect and care for her throughout her entire life. Serving as her conservator for the past 13 years was part of that commitment. However, he now believes that the conservatorship should end without hesitation and is determined to make it happen immediately.
Later in the same month, Britney's conservatorship, which had been in place for 13 years, finally came to an end. She took to Instagram to express her overwhelming love for her fans, saying, "I can't believe how much I love my fans, it's unbelievable! Today is the best day ever, and I might just cry for the rest of the day! Praise the Lord! Can I get an Amen? #FreedBritney."
Following the news in August of Britney's separation from her estranged husband, Sam Asghari, an insider revealed that the divorce had a significant impact on her perspective on relationships. However, she remained adamant about not wanting to reconcile with her father.
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