Celebrity Justice
Brit Was a No Show at Her Depo

TMZ has learned Britney Spears' deposition was scheduled today and she didn't show -- again!

If we're counting correctly, this is the fifth time her scheduled deposition in the custody case didn't happen. Last month, Britney claimed she was too ill to sit for her depo, yet TMZ caught her out partying that same night.

Sources say the fact that she didn't show for the depo was a factor in her lawyers' decision to file papers today asking to withdraw as counsel, but it was only one of many reasons. As one connected source put it, "Her whole life has become insane and it's impossible for anyone to get through to her."



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31. This is crap Harvey her depo was not scheduled for today,what's wrong slow week due to brit staying out of sight and you making up for loss of hits ?!?!?!?!

Posted at 7:47PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by joe

32. Any bets on whether we will see her driving around at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow on TMZ? I even bet she'll have the pink wig!

Posted at 7:47PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Kelli

33. I just put Britney in my "Dead Pool" for 2008....

Posted at 7:47PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by FABIO

34. What happens if Britney doesn’t show to this January deposition? Will she get arrested?

From a legal perspective, it’s looking like she just might. Failure to obey any court order can result in an arrest. However, with Commissioner Gordon taking the time to write and sign a specific order, with clear language on what Britney is supposed to do and when she is supposed to do it (i.e., appear to have her sworn testimony taken on such and such a date, at such and such a location) is a legal red flag.

A clear and clean order makes for a clear and clean arrest if there is noncompliance.

What about the first court order? Perhaps the prior Dec. 2007 order (ordering the depo to take place) was not distinct, or it was filled with lots of murky, extraneous stuff.

Perhaps the Judge wanted to give her one more chance.

Either way, if Britney fails to appear at this January 2008 deposition without appearing before Judge Gordon to ask for a pass, then she’s risking jail time.

Posted at 7:51PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Ewee

35. Oh just get it over with! Terminate her parental rights, give the kids to Federline and have the Spears girls tubes tied!

Posted at 7:53PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by L Spears is Unfitney

36. You Idiots - Britney wasn't supposed to show up today for her Deposition. Who's writing this crap, anyway?

Posted at 7:55PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Try to tell the truth, TMZ

37. SHE'S PAYING K-FED'S LAWYER SO WHAT IS HE BITCHING AND MOANING ABOUT!!

Posted at 7:56PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by T.J

38. Time for the judge to do two things. Throw her in jail for contempt of court. (Anyone else would have been, long ago), and, perform the deposition without her, and, if they can't, then have the sheriff pick her up in handcuffs and drag her sorry ass to the deposition and FORCE her to be there whether she likes it or not.

For Aleahh---A deposition is basically where you go before a review board made up of different people and they ask you a lot of questions, and go over your case (whatever it is) to see if, in her case, she should have her kids back. I actually have to attend one this month for Veterans Affairs Canada, as I have been called for a deposition to do with a claim that I filed with them when I got out of the Canadian Military. It allows them to pretty much see the person they are dealing with and go over all the evidence, good or bad, and then sit and make a decision of what to do.

Posted at 7:58PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Spurs

39. I don't know whether I believe this or not. If her lawyers really care about her, they would get her medical help. They must not be communicating with her too well. Reputable lawyers work with their clients - they don't ditch them.
I think sleazy Kaplan and deadbeat K-Dud are behind (as usual) this latest bunch of lies. And, you, Mama Lynne Spears, aren't you proud of the way your daughters turned out ?? How come people all over the country (maybe the world) know that Britney is having a mental breakdown and no one is doing anything about it? If she were my daughter, I would get her to a Mental Health Clinic if I had to call the Police to help me get her there. There's no excuse for Britney to be suffering like this.

Posted at 7:46PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by C.Z.

Why would you assume that they didn't try. They cannot force her to get help, they can only suggest it. Also, your K-fed and his lawyers conspiracy theory is pretty lame considering you have no proof, only opinions. Sounds like you have been taking lessons from Rosie-o-retard. The only ones, if any, that can force her to get help is her family. I would quit as her lawyer too, if she refused to do anything to help her case.

Posted at 7:58PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Spurs

40. Twitney will never change! She's white trash with money, without sense, no education, no brains, Keep it up Twit! I can't wait for your ass to be locked up and the world can be a safer place again. Whack job. What a pathetic piece of human garbage. Nice going Lynne Spears. Be sure and raise the next generation in your back woods, hick style, child rearin' way that you do. God help us all from the all the Spears .

Posted at 8:00PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by W T F ?

41. is there no justice??? I'm not talking about the legal system justice...I'm talking about the justice in, that we HAVE TO KEEP HEARING ABOUT THIS WACK JOB>>>>>>>>

Posted at 8:01PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by steve

42. Good Heavens !!! Don't turn over the kids to that lowlife, deadbeat, lazy, gold digging, loser K-Prick. He doesn't want those boys, he just wants all of Britney's money.

Posted at 8:01PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by K-Fed is a Bum

43. Britney Spears is going to get someone killed get her help soon.

Posted at 8:04PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Peter Skinner

44. Okay fine! Anyone out there REALLY surprised?

Posted at 8:12PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by Creeker

45. just curious, why doesnt anyone ever question Pamela Andersons parenting skills? People slam her body, her make up, her marriages, her HEP C, her behavior but NEVER bring up her kids? She's out partying all the time and never photographed with her children. Britney obviously has some psychological disorder but, im sure she loves her kids and she doesnt seem to actually party. She just drives around aimlessly. None of us actually know what her interaction is with her children indoors so i cant say much......at this point shes not photo'd with her children often so im assuming all of her vis days are spent indoors now. Osama Lufti will for sure write a tell-all book in the future.

Posted at 8:12PM on Jan 2nd 2008 by ms wonderland

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