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Mystery Witness Alleges Drug Use by Britney

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."

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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.




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181. so when is this fat bastard going to sell his story to People magazine? Im sure its coming. LA should be eliminated from the state of california and all the fake snake-like people in it!! At the same time, Britney needs to get her crap in order and stop this poutty teenager stuff....and leave the drugs or whatever she is doing ALONE!! She is beginning to piss me off...Ive been really pulling for her but its like she is not really registering in reality these days. But the bigger picture is, what does this business do to people? What has American celebrity turned into??

Posted at 9:47AM on Sep 18th 2007 by Bryan

182. to whoever said that in the initial papers he was not asking for additional money, that is true.

however if, and once he does gain custody, then he has a right to go seek additional support b/c he has the custody. so either way, this guy is getting more money.

the girl does need help, it's sad, but she will learn that eventually, hopefully sooner than later, that she needs it. some people suffer from post-partum depression (a lot actually), but then to become pregnant just after 3 months of having a child would be unbearable for most... to add that on to someone who is clearly manipulating the media and court system, and then to have it publicly seen doesn't help. I wish her well as a mother...

Posted at 9:50AM on Sep 18th 2007 by michelle esq.

183. What's wrong with nudity in your own house?

Posted at 12:14PM on Sep 18th 2007 by KS

184. This bodyguard may or may not be telling the truth. If he is, why in the hell didn't he call the police or Child Protective Services at the time it happened? I think someone has paid him at one time or another. Either he was paid to keep his mouth shut then, or he's getting paid to say this stuff now. Something smells -

Posted at 10:23AM on Sep 18th 2007 by Booboo

185. I don't think Britney should loose her babies all together, but I do think she needs a "time-out" to recollect herself. She was shoved in the spot light at such an early age, and like other young stars, they loose focus and sight of who they are as a person, and don't know how to deal with that. They become only what they are precieved to be. Once she stepped out of the light for a "star break", she didn't know how to validate herself anymore. She needs to go back and realize she is valuable as Britney Spears - daughter of Jaimie and Lynn Spears and a sister to her siblings - the girl from Lousianna (or wherever). Then, at that point, she will be fine. She tried to justify her self as a superstar, then a wife, then a mother. She didn't appreicate herself first. She's empty and it is very sad. Seems she is now "useing" and being "self destructive" to fill the void. I only wish her well.

Posted at 10:54AM on Sep 18th 2007 by T

186. Gloria Allred is an irrelevant media whore who was disappointed in her inability to drum up enough media frenzy over Eddie Murphy denying paternity of Scary Spice's baby, and so she had to go insert herself into the spotlight in some other way. Don't be fooled, people. Respectable judges do not like media whore attorneys.

I am curious to see what he means by "drug use". I bet her "drug use" was by prescription. If it's pills, then it will be very difficult to prove she did anything wrong. And as for nudity, that's not illegal. There is nothing wrong with being naked in front of a toddler. That is most likely why her attorneys didn't cross examine him. They aren't familiar enough with the case to know what he's going to say, and what he did say was probably not bad enough to need to aggressively cross-examine.

Posted at 11:19AM on Sep 18th 2007 by M

187. ok, so if he saw all of these things why did he wait until now to report them - concerned for the kids my a** - hes after money too....
if he was concerned he would have told someone before

Posted at 11:31AM on Sep 18th 2007 by Jenn

188. In response to Diana...You threw a shoe at a 5 year old!! Makes me wonder what else you've done in between. There are many helpless children out there who are abused by the people who should be protecting and loving them that no one ever knows about. I am grateful that this bodyguard has come forward NOW because the custody hearing is taking place NOW. I would say that you don't think much of people who advocate for abused children perhaps for personal reasons??? Debbie/CASA and grandmother in Colorado

Posted at 2:27PM on Sep 18th 2007 by Debbie/CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) from Colorado

189. Oh because I believe everything a pissed at being fired ex employee says +( oh brother. I cant believe the judge let him even testify.

Britney isnt perfect parent, no one is, but lets not forget what a loser KFed is. He is not a good person. He is playing Mr Im so clean and mellow well, who wouldnt be on best behavior if they were in line to get a lot of money and much more by trying to get full custody. The court should give the kids to the grandmother long before KFed. This is a man who dicthed 4 kids to hook up w/ Britney!!! LOSER!!!!!!

Posted at 3:13PM on Sep 18th 2007 by Kim

190. Question: If this guy was so worried about the kids, then why didn't he contact the police and report Britany when he saw her using the drugs?

I think she has some serious problems, but it is also getting ridiculous to see these low lifes who knew her for a second trying to make a buck.

Posted at 6:05PM on Sep 18th 2007 by michele

191. Ok, first of all... The bitch can pick up her own damn hat....and it doesn't suprise me at all.... I hate how these "fans" say "leave her alone" or "you don't know what shes going through" it's like, please, open your eyes. shes cracked out, shes a alcoholic....the list goes on and on...I am begging and pledding that Kevin gets the kids. Shes gross and there is soooooo much i could say about her.... the people that are sticking up for her sound like complete idots!

Posted at 9:56PM on Sep 18th 2007 by Bre

192. This bozo is just seeking money and then he'll agree to shut up. What a leach.

Posted at 9:48PM on Sep 18th 2007 by jsnd

193. Why is Gloria attempting to interject herself into this? She sounds very disappointed that the other attorneys didn't question her "client". Why does he need an attorney??

This clearly makes her look like a celebrity chaser.

Posted at 6:20AM on Sep 19th 2007 by sharon

194. If he was SO CONCERNED, why didn't he SPEAK UP or come forward FOUR MONTHS AGO when he was fired?

Posted at 10:11AM on Sep 19th 2007 by yorky1

195. I'm so sick of this story.....but it's just so damn obvious Kevin and Tony Barretto, or whatever the hell his name is--and probably countless others - are dazzled by and are hungering for her money. How bout puttin yourself out there, in private, and offer genuine support for the mother of your children, KEVIN! Put the bitterness aside for your kids--YOU ARE BOTH ADULTS! P.S.--Britney Spears worked her ass for her fortune...be a man and make your own money.

Posted at 6:05PM on Sep 19th 2007 by sue smith

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