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Britney's Fat Tony: "I Feared for Her Life"

Posted Sep 23rd 2007 9:30AM by TMZ Staff

The big former bodyguard who last week in an L.A. court gave apparently damning testimony about Britney Spears' drinking and drug use has now let it all hang out about Brit to a Brit tab.

In an interview with the News of the World in both print and on video, Tony "Fat Tony" Barretto makes numerous and specific allegations about the popwreck, and details her bizarre behavior as a mom and employer. He claims that she allowed her boys to walk around the pool unsupervised, that she would often forget to feed them, and she "would scream and cry uncontrollably" in front of them. What's more, she would talk in gibberish -- Brit-ish? -- that would confuse and scare the kids.

Barretto also charges that Britney "burps and farts a lot," but insists to her staff that she "can't be disgusted by your breath." What's more, she tromped around in the nude all the time -- but staffers had to "act coy." Barretto will appear on the "Today Show" on Monday morning.

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46. So the bodyguard is a family man with official police training in drug abuse. Well, this blows the lid off everything. So if the mystery is solved, can we all stop paying attention now?!

Posted at 2:51PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by jbird

47. YEAH... FOR ONCE RO does something We all can appreciate!... keeps her big fat mouth SHUT!

Posted at 3:09PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by a------

48. Someone needs to stand up to these overrated divas like Mariah, Whitney, J Lo, etc. and no put up with their bossy behavior.

Posted at 3:31PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by rp

49. No one should give Rosie O'Donnell air time. She's a crazy vindictive Bitch. I feel sorry for those 3 kids she purchased,and the one that's not even hers...but the "WIFE" and some sperm-donor. When those kids start getting razzed at school by their friends all hells gonna break loose! Let's face it...we all know how cruel kids can be. Like when it's "DAD'S" turn to go to school,and Rosie shows up. Man,I feel bad for those kids. They will be very screwed up when they realize there is no Dad and Rosie isn't even the bio. Mother!!!!! Some day they are gonna ask alot of questions that need an answer. I'd start getting in touch with those kids if you guys are out there real parents!!!!!! They need you!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:35PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by lcal

50.
Poor Britney.
Poor Britney.
Poor Britney.
Poor Britney.
Poor Britney.

( Is that what you want? And HOW is this helping the kids?)



Posted at 3:55PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Earth to Britnoids

51. She's just disgusting.

Posted at 4:52PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Guitar G

52.
B.Spears - Fat Tony was so concerned he waited until Gloria told him it was news worthy. I also want to know why he wanted to be a secret witness or was that a ploy by drama queen Gloria.
Until Spears new lawyer gets in the mix and up to date I am not sure about anything anyone says. She had no defense so of course the judge ruled as he did.
Not saying she is as together as she should be by far.. Just saying there is alot of questions and greed to be sorted through.

Rosy - Likes to hit hard, run and hide. How empowering.

Posted at 5:59PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by 5050

53. KT Tunstall has got excellent taste in Whisky as it seems.

Posted at 6:05PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by TheExpatriot

54. i wrote a post but it may have been lost. i have a good feeling about sorrel trope as rep. it was a good choice to move to him. as for "fat tony"--i've had the theory that some of this is about religion as fed's camp is completely catholic from his lawyer to himself to his mom and dad, who probably want more custody for influence in their grandson's lives. tony's last name is italian, and as his first name is that of a saint, there is a strong possibility he was also catholic. i've worked for catholic families and catholic or not, love the hispanic and italian culture--however, if i had probs with the religion or it was an issue, i would take a closer look at the religion if i hired someone who was well, any nationality, but i would look closer at nationalities where the odds are 90% greater they may have a certain affiliation. this is common sense in a place like ireland, where religion and wars from both sides (catholic and protestant) mean you have to stay on your guard. there are militias and widespread wars in the name of religion there. it's not heard of in the U.S. but that doesn't mean it's not here. i would have never believed it if i hadn't experienced some things firsthand, and i was NOT the one who initiated the "war" nor was i the one lying and trying to stir hatred, but it happened to me, and because i found the pattern was always involving some of those who were members of a certain church, i realized this kind of thing happens. this is why i think, since in the beginning federline took britney to a catholic monastery before they were married, that if religion is important, you have to be careful, because some people will take sides simply because of religion and they will even lie for their religion if they believe it will "save souls" (ensure the salvation of britneys kids by raising them catholic). so it may be an unpopular idea or sound ludicrous, but it happens, even in the u.s.a. i looked up sorrel trope and all the way through, this guy seems like a go. no ulterior motives and has a more similar religious background (if any at all) to spears. he may be more willing to fight for her and see through the bs.

Posted at 9:50PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by defender of the femme

55. Mooriah needed breast tape or tape to stop her busting the seams of her dress. I guess the taping did help slim her down.

Posted at 7:44PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by jetsgrl

56. IMO Barreto will never again be hired to be a bodygaurd of a person after injecting himself into Brittney's private affairs before the court and spilling his guts out. NOT to be trusted for sure.....AND he was fired! Another with an ax to grind for sure!

Posted at 8:54PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Deb H.

57. Personally,I think it would be a wonderful idea to take idiots like Rosie & Brit & send them on a one way ticket to outer space. Rosie is just a rude,nasty,vengeful & totally hatefilled person.....and Britney is a sorry mess b/c she isn't very smart & no one has ever told her No....neither of these people should be in a position of shaping young lives like the children they have...or in Rosie's case...bought........and people who stand up for either of them are just sad & need to get lives.

Posted at 9:00PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by meme

58. PS #59...do you know why he was fired????? For not picking Bitchy Britney's stupid hat up fast enough......and this is someone you'd stick up for????? She is what happens when stupid has money......of course, like does attract like......Damn! There must be alot of stupid people in the world if she made so much money...Give Baretto a break.....it's not disgruntlement....or OOOHHHH an "axe to grind"....she's dangerous, and stupid...And, stupid people shouldn't breed!!!

Posted at 9:05PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by meme

59. Can you imagine having to LIVE with Rosie .... Dear God ...!

Posted at 9:21PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by Bitter Rage-aholic

60. Wonder who's paying Britney's x-bodyguard? Sounds like K-Federlouse and his sleazy lawyers. I wouldn't believe anything that fat moron says. He just wants his 15 minutes of fame. Guess ambulance chaser Gloria wrote out his script.
Rosie is the biggest coward in the world. She writes a book of fiction and now doesn't want to promote it because she knows it's a pack of lies. She is such a disgusting pig of a woman (man?). She's so vindictive and mean and nasty. Go get help, Rosie, you are as nutty as a fruitcake.

Posted at 9:30PM on Sep 23rd 2007 by E.J.

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