Mystery Witness Alleges Drug Use by Britney

Posted Sep 17th 2007 3:16PM by TMZ Staff

Tony Barretto, a former bodyguard for Britney Spears, filed a declaration in the Britney Spears/Kevin Federline custody battle which alleges "nudity, drug use and safety issues post-rehab."

Gloria Allred, Barretto's attorney, said in a press conference today that Brit's former hired muscle was prepared to testify under oath today, but that neither the court nor Britney's attorneys chose to cross-examine him. She said his declaration went "unrefuted and unchallenged."

Barretto started working for Britney when she got out of rehab, and was fired on May 17 because, said Allred, "He did not hear her when he was asked to pick up her hat."

Barretto, himself the father of young children, came forward, Allred says, because while working for Britney, he became "very concerned" about the safety of her two boys. Allred also said that she has spoken to County Counsel for Child Protective Services about Barretto's concerns.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears

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1. Not surprising. . . .

Posted at 3:25PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Stinkerbell

2. ....GIVE US A BREAK GLORIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....next thing u know Gloria will be representing the fish from the fish tank on behalf of Sean and Jayden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...u must be really desperate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:27PM on Sep 17th 2007 by j from TO

3. Her lawyer didn't even try to cross-examine or challenge him? Whoa.

Posted at 3:27PM on Sep 17th 2007 by blue

4. If the fat bastard were so concerned, he should have spoken up sooner. He just wants money to get on Weight Watchers.

I feel so bad for Britney. Turn to God!

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Stephanie

5. "but that neither the court nor Britney's attorneys chose to cross-examine him"--

if that is the case, why doesn't she just come out and say that the Judge is not accepting his statement?!?! it went unrefuted and unchallenged, b/c the Judge is not allowing it, and there is no need to cross-examine or object to it... what a douchbag

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 17th 2007 by michelle, esq.

6. Nudity is not a crime...........

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 17th 2007 by carpet muncher

7. COULD THINGS GET ANY WORSE FOR HER
JUST LET HER BE

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 17th 2007 by trish

8. I'M IN YOUR HOUSE, SPYING UR DRUGS.

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Joe

9. The Nudity of the triple chin'd fat pig is scarier than the drug use....

Brit-Brit-Yall

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Brit Ate Paris

10. no freakin way, its all coming to a head

Posted at 3:29PM on Sep 17th 2007 by nikki

11. Hey, what happened to the story on the hit on KFed? It just up and disappeared!

Posted at 3:29PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Upwith Pippin

12. Mother of the Year. Singer of the Year. Dancer of the Year. Role Model of the Year. Best Dressed List. If you had to give one to her, what would be the choice?

Posted at 3:29PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Kel

13. I believe him!

Posted at 3:29PM on Sep 17th 2007 by LRT

14. Hey Michelle,

What can you make of all of this? I trust you more than Gloria or TMZ!

Posted at 3:30PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Stephanie

15. #2 ~ How can you 'just let her be' when she is obviously abusing drugs while caring for her children? At this point, it isn't about HER, it's about her children and their well being. I seriously doubt this man would come forward with false accusations and risk being sued. If this is truly the case, thank goodness he is coming forward...for the kid's sake!

Posted at 3:30PM on Sep 17th 2007 by Dawn Day

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