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This case had become a symbol of the problems that the trusteeship system sometimes poses in the United States.
With our correspondent in New York, Loubna Anaki
It is the end of a legal battle that has been going on for years in the United States and perhaps the beginning of a newfound freedom for Britney Spears. The singer’s father, whose fortune is estimated at more than $ 60 million, has indicated that he will relinquish his tutelage.
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« We welcome this decision and want it to be implemented immediately “. This is how Britney Spears’ lawyer greeted the news.
A surprise, since last week Jamie Spears refused any possibility of relinquishing the guardianship of his daughter. Guardianship he has been providing for thirteen years.
In a letter to the Los Angeles court, Jamie Spears explains that he has always wished for the best for his daughter and offers to work with justice to find a replacement.
Britney Spears had let it be known that she would refuse to return to the stage as long as her father retained control over her finances and her life. Testifying before the judge a few weeks ago, she said she was depressed and traumatized by thirteen years of total control.
The affair, which gave birth to the Free Britney movement led by the thousands of fans of the 39-year-old star, has also become political. She started the debate on the reform of the guardianship system in the country to avoid abuse.
Now that Britney Spears’ father is retiring, the singer can work to cancel the guardianship and regain her independence.
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