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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46. I really doubt that Kevin would be bringing up a frivolous lawsuit if he didn't have proof from witnesses that Britney is an incompetent mother. Plus her parents are siding with him -- which has got to be a pretty major indication of Britney's mothering skills.

I also bet he saw a lot of bad mothering behavior first-hand when the two of them were still lving together.

I wish some of her fans would try to look at this objectively instead of blindly defending her.
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Yes, Kevin spent Britney's money while they were together and he was married with kids when they started getting together so he is not totally without fault here. But Britney pursued him, not the other way around. She knew he didn't have any money. I also suggest that her nutty behavior drove him away, so I can hardly blame him for trying to escape that nightmare when he was going out all the time.

Posted at 6:22PM on Aug 27th 2007 by anon

47. 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

48. 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 ??????????

49. 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

50. can't stand the girl, but after all of this, I'm thinking she has leftover post-partum depression. VERY serious.

Posted at 2:27PM on Aug 27th 2007 by writergal

51. 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

52. Oh Puh-lease! Britney may be a mess but she is NOT a child abuser. You can see that she loves her children... That is just stupid!

Posted at 10:08PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Jenny

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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 -

57. 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

58. take her kids away ... well they are better off with kevin then with CPS.... CPS are just idiots and i like to call them child abusers themselves since they like to rip families apart for no good reason. most of the case workers were abused by their own screwed up families so they like to and enjoy taking it out on normal people . screw em.

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

59. If Britney parents can set aside their differences for the better good of these two innocent children then so should Britney and Kevin. Children really do become affected by divorce and parental authority. While it is true the media can be manipulated to either one's advantage, instead of Britney getting photographed dipping into the ocean with underwear or going out every night she should use this crucial time to focus on her being a "Better Mother". Its rather selfish of her to focus on her Career and her "comeback" at the VMA's. She is going through a custody battle and should be thinking about her "comeback" as a good mother. Money is always an issue in any divorce. Point to me at which couple doesn't fight about this. This all boils down to plain and simple immaturity and selfishness on both ends.

Posted at 2:29PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Carolina

60. Britney use to have K-Feds daughter all the time REMEMBER those pictures. She was taking of her and shopping with her and K-Fed was out partying. How soon we forget, she was good enough to take his kids with Shar when he was out of town

Posted at 2:23PM on Aug 27th 2007 by Miss Myers

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