Britney Implicated in Bank Scam -- Video Evidence

TMZ broke the story today about a South Carolina inmate who accused Britney Spears of forcing him to commit identity theft at gunpoint -- and now we have the video evidence to back it up! Kind of ...


Jonathan Lee Riches claims that the 2006 CNN television special, "How to Rob a Bank," clearly shows Brit Brit in surveillance video with Riches -- as he scammed a bank out of thousands of dollars. While the video is black and white and extremely grainy, Spears can be seen several times throughout ... in living color!

Surely K-Fed's attorneys will use this damning evidence in the custody case against her. TMZ tried to contact Britney's new PR rep -- the guy behind the counter at the Mobil in Malibu -- but he was busy with a customer.



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76. Some of you folks take this WAYYYY too serious.
It's a joke, silly absurdity... lighten up.
The funniest part of this joke is that so many of you are so disturbed by it.
Bad TMZ BADDD!!! You tried to make a funny and it went zooooooooom over their heads.
Priceless.

Posted at 3:08AM on Oct 13th 2007 by cat

77. Oh c'mon, she has so much to deal with already.

Posted at 10:58AM on Oct 13th 2007 by bigboy

78.

Cat - meow meow ...

Posted at 12:35PM on Oct 13th 2007 by cat

79. This is pretty lame. I mean, if you did a "spoof" of every whack job's hallucinations then you'd never do anything else. THis must be a slow news day is all I can say. Come on, give us something better than this.

Posted at 10:29AM on Oct 13th 2007 by alexa marks

80. Was there are report of a bank robbery? Identity theft, whom did they rob of their personal identity? It's possible that K-Fed had this dubbed for his own gain? What ties did this alleged convict have with Britney, or did he know K-Fed? Seemingly, if the film is "grainy , in black & white, and she's in living color throughout the film," then why aren't the forensic video and audio technicians not disecting the tape for time frame and if Britney was dubbed into it. While at the bank, there would be evidence of day that she was there, do they have the transaction? Why would she need to do this, she has enough money, and a history of being controlled, it may be possible he took her by force to the bank to get money from her account.

Posted at 6:55AM on Oct 13th 2007 by k

81. Ok, now that Britney is being quiet TMZ has to come up with some stupid crap like this...why dont you guys wait for a real Pulitzer Prize winning stories like when she was smoking inside her car at a gas station.....

Posted at 7:21AM on Oct 13th 2007 by Cris A.

82. Give it up - let this poor woman alone and just live life! Your video was really dumb - am I missing something here? I am tired of hearing about all of her "mis haps" and I think that she does things that a lot of ordinary joes do everday but hers are blown out of proportion because of her fame. Are you guys being paid by K-fed for making her look as bad as she possibly can? Just remeber if she loses her kids you have a part in it too, for sensationalizing her every move! Have a great day knowing you are contributing to a persons misery :)

Posted at 7:30AM on Oct 13th 2007 by Cinders

83. Why is this suppose to be funny?

Posted at 10:02AM on Oct 13th 2007 by jds45

84. That phot sure looks rigged to me Everyone is coming out of the wood work for her money. Give her a break that is so rigged can you not tell.

Posted at 8:25AM on Oct 13th 2007 by mavis

85. I just watched a video of this dumb chick and her dumb sister with paparazzi all aroud them. These people need to get a life and so do all those who care about her. Brittney and Jamie are nothing more than talentless louisianna white-trash with money. As for me, I care about much more important things than these two airheads.

Posted at 9:35AM on Oct 13th 2007 by Kenny48

86. Britney will never get custody of her children back. I dont think she really wants them.

Posted at 9:48AM on Oct 13th 2007 by Laura

87. For anybody who isn't familiar with Jonathan Lee Riches, he is notorious for his frivolous lawsuits. We looked at some of his cases in civil procedure, and apparently, he has access to a law library in prison and files handwritten complaints. He has sued Tom Brady, Bill Belichik, Tony Romo, Carrie Underwood, and many more. He alleges things like "They stole my thoughts."

Posted at 9:50AM on Oct 13th 2007 by Callan

88. This guy has been filing suits from Florida to Texas naming everyone from Elvis Presley, Wesley Snipes to Neverland Ranch and Osama Bin Laden. He has mental issues and seeks attention which is exactly what he is getting.

Posted at 9:44PM on Oct 14th 2007 by no one important

89. To: #29 (Jack's little green beanstalk) and #37 (Crybabies are funny).

I'm sure Britney IS doing is her own "private" investigation. However, tmz is NOT private. "Most" of tmz's lastest articles (excluding this one, of course) are about (i) is Britney a fit mother, (ii) who is a better parent, (iii) who is a more stable factor in the lives of the children, (iv) Britney's out at a club, etc.

So, in light of the above, I'd say fedsux is fair game. He may not be the "money shot" that Britney is, but tmz would get many hits on trashy TRUE posts about him (which I see they've finally done this morning). You do remember the video of the grass in front of his (um, Brityney's) house. How many hits did that get and there was NOTHING to see. Both of you, and I, know that anything to do with fedsux at THIS point will be read by us vultures. All I'm sayin is, all's fair in love and war - so TMZ be fair - cover fedsux's a** 24/7 and then we'll decide why the kids should NOT be with him.

As for me being "jealous" of fedsux - HA! Get a job at tmz - my sources tell me they'll hire anyone with a 5th grade education (you, do qualify in that area, I'm guessing?).

And, finally, to #38, Edward, I, too have posted that Britney needs help with her problems. I have been a Britney fan for many years and want to see her get herself back together. I do not like what she has been doing. But I'm a supporter ... I believe that she can turn it around and I do believe that she loves her babies and wants them back. I'm routing for her all the way. The REAL trash, fedsux, is the one that I have a problem with.

And, again, "jack" is my cat's name - does not indicate gender.

Posted at 10:10AM on Oct 13th 2007 by jack54

90. I also believe that Britney can turn things around for herself, and Iam not a Britney fan.. My brother met her a few years ago when he was driving a "black car".. Britney was always sweet, not demanding like ppl are saying. and my nephew is a big fan.. We all know there is a mental problem here, and I pray every day for Britney to get help, and get better.. If not for herself, but for her children. Those boys need their mother healthy. What does upset me is that I see on TMZ and other sites is so-called- fans talk only about her upcomming CD, her big comeback and that seems like its the only thing that they are concerned about. That tome is so sad. If I could talk to Britney, I would tell her, Even though you have a CD comming out.. Step back, make your first priority to get healthy, get your boys back, and if it means dropping out of sight, so be it. Once you do that, then come back and kick ass.

Posted at 10:40AM on Oct 13th 2007 by Lady

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