Celebrity Justice
Britney Targeted in Child Abuse Investigation

Britney SpearsTMZ has learned Britney Spears is being investigated for possible child abuse.

An unscheduled hearing was held today at L.A. County Superior Court. Present -- Britney's lawyer, Dennis Wasser, K-Fed's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, and a lawyer from the Los Angeles County Counsel who is assigned to the dependency court.

We do not know the specifics of the allegations but we're told the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services is conducting an active investigation.

A hearing in the custody case has been scheduled for Sept. 4, which will be a follow up to today's appearance.

A rep for Britney did not immediately return our request for comment.






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31. Somehow I think the kids are safer with Britney and K-Fed than those poor little drag a longs of Brad and Angelina. They should look into Brad and Angie's gypsy parenting.

Posted at 2:11PM on Aug 27th 2007 by kaleman

32. big surprise.

Posted at 2:11PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Teresa

33. I don't really care about her but this stinks like 10 day old fish. Sounds more like a shakedown than anything else.

Posted at 2:11PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Fonzi

34. It is about time! I hope they make the kids dependents of the court. That way, on-going supervision by CPS will be required. There should be MONITORED VISITS, if any. Just this weekend, she left those boys again to drive to Las Vegas with two men. She was stopped by the CHP for speeding. It is clear she has no desire nor the ability to care for the children. She has been given many opportunities to improve her parenting and has only gotten worse, imo.

Posted at 2:12PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Ms.KathleenCalifornia

35. I seriously doubt that Britney was abusing her children. I think this is one of many dishonest attempts K-Fed has been making to get more of her money in is pocket. Too bad he doesn't use all the time he spends trying to trash his x actually working for a living.

Posted at 2:13PM on Aug 27th 2007 by linda

36. LEAVE THE POOR GIRL ALONE. IT'S SO OBVIOUS THAT K-FED IS BEHIND ALL THIS. HE'S JUST TRYIN TO BREAK HER DOWN SO THAT HE CAN GET THE KIDS AND WITH THE KIDS COMES THE MONEY AND IT'S OBVIOUS THAT'S ALL HE WANTS...WHY DIDN'T HE GO AFTER THE KIDS HE HAS WITH SHAR...HELLO CUZ SHE AINT GOT NO MONEY.WHAT A HORRIBLE EXCUSE FOR A MAN...GET A JOB AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR D%#@ SELF!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:17PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Lisa

37. Wow those poor kids they need to take them away NOW! They would be so much better off.

Posted at 2:17PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Jillian

38. What has she done wrong that you know as fact and not something said by people that have a bone to pick with her? Just because she sucks on lollipops everyone says they are drug pops because it's entertainment to get you through your boring day.

Just because she had bad taste in clothes and goes out when the boys are at Kevin's does not make her unfit. I'm not understanding why everyone is happy about someone losing their kids, esp. when the accuser stands to become a multi millionaire if he gets his way.

Posted at 2:17PM on Aug 27th 2007 by ??????????

39. How sad for those poor boys. Abuse isn't limited to the physical, if the tabloids are to be believed she's guilty of neglect as well as emotional and verbal abuse. I just hope it's all settled before the boys are old enough to be aware of and remember what's going on. All children crave, need and should have the comfort and stability of a secure childhood, not being dragged off on a whim by their parents to God knows where and be witness to raging battles between their parents.

Posted at 2:17PM on Aug 27th 2007 by StupidityReignsSupreme

40. Brits whole deal lately with her worthless husband, showing her crotch, partying all hours of the day, has just been too much. I was going to crack on her, but she's doing a great job herself. I just hope that her mother gets the kids and not K-Fart, because he's just as worthless as she is.

Posted at 2:18PM on Aug 27th 2007 by jeepwrangler_gal

41. There is a section of the Welfare and Institutions Code that permits children to be made dependents of the court for EMOTIONAL ABUSE. It is not used often, as those allegations are often difficult to prove. It may not be hard at all, in this case.

Posted at 2:19PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Ms.KathleenCalifornia

42. to all stupid people that think because Kevin doesn't go after his other kids that means he wants brits $$. Did you ever think mabey the mother of his other kids is a good mom?? Maybe he doesn't fear for their safety??

Posted at 2:20PM on Aug 27th 2007 by good mom

43. Get those kids away from her before they get hurt. Does one of them need to die before DCS does something? They have been dragging their feet.

Posted at 2:20PM on Aug 27th 2007 by dee dee

44. Targeted that's odd - I never heard such a word in Hollywood, I believe to the fact that britney wasn't around when this had happened - Why should everyone blame britney for her actions, because y'all need to look in the mirror and see how pathetic you jerks are to her - jerks nor should I add lame asses - take some time and be more nicer, she's trying to be the best she can - anyone look at the pics of her parents with the grandchildren over the weekend on x17online.com - that's how britney needs to be with her children not desert them with nanny's around, she spends way too much time on her hands and spends money like water on herself and not her children ......... grow up and show more little respect to your kids sweetheart - - this is not about you - you have kids you need to take care of in your own time -

Posted at 2:21PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Annonymous -

45. I am sure when all their "investigations" are done, nothing will come of it. Hell, if "setting a bad example" is grounds for child abuse, then watch out - the child welfare system is about to be inundated....oh wait, they already are! Such BS......

Posted at 2:22PM on Aug 27th 2007 by KMA

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