US judge terminates Britney Spears guardianship

Published Fri, Nov 12, 2021 · 10:42 PM

    [LOS ANGELES] A Los Angeles judge on Friday formally approved the process of ending the controversial guardianship that has controlled pop star Britney Spears' life for the past 13 years.

    "Effective today... the conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney spears is hereby terminated. And that is the order of the court," said Judge Brenda Penny.

    Britney Spears said this was her "best day ever" after the news. "Good God I love my fans so much it's crazy!!! I think I'm gonna cry the rest of the day !!!! Best day ever. Praise the Lord. Can I get an Amen," she wrote on her Instagram account, followed by the hashtag #FreedBritney.

    AFP, REUTERS

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