Celebrity Justice
Mentally, Brit is Out to Lunch

In court today, a court-appointed lawyer told the Commissioner he visited Britney yesterday just after 5:00 PM PT in the hospital. He concluded that Brit is not currently competent enough to understand the nature of the current legal proceedings, nor does she appreciate the impact that it has on her life.

The lawyer also said Britney lacks capacity to retain a lawyer.

That could be a big problem for Adam Streisand, who is trying to prove that Britney hired him.



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31. The way Britney spends money, she will be broke before too long. KFed's getting what's left after attorney fees and medical expenses. Such a shame.

Be well Britney.

Money is the root of all evil.

Posted at 5:48PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Preacher boy

32. Poor girls gone and done lost her mind!
This is a perfect example of what "This is your brain on drugs" looks like.
Poor Britney, Poor Kids this must really suck for them!
Now is your time to shine CHAR, get back with KFED spend all of Britneys cash, and remember to say "Pay Back is a ##$%^&!"

Posted at 5:59PM on Feb 4th 2008 by voiceofreason

33. You people are so cruel!
I can't believe how American people think!

Posted at 5:40PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Onie

34. Straight out, everyone wants Brits money. Poor girl cant care for herself or take care of her money and belongings.

Posted at 1:48AM on Feb 5th 2008 by Monica

35. Just a thought folks - maybe she truly is mentally ill. Mental illness frequently strikes in young adult hood to people who were seemingly fine. It can happen quickly or slowly - one never knows. Much of the erratic behavior she's been exhibiting over the past couple of years could be the beginnings of a serious mental illness.

Posted at 5:51PM on Feb 4th 2008 by lil ol me

36. Dr. Phil I remember reading that Kevin bought Britney a gun for protection. I thought to myself, that's the last thing she needs is a gun in the house with her mental state.

Poor Poor Britney.

You got yourself in the system now, well Kevin did, he started all this crap which lead to you losing your babies and finding yourself in a mental hospital.

I love you Britney

Posted at 5:52PM on Feb 4th 2008 by LA grandma

37. NOT TO MENTION BREAKFAST AND DINNER...

Posted at 6:05PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Sir Nigel Buttercrumpett

38. 20. In California, lawyers are required to have a written retainer agreement signed by their client. Since Britney has been hospitalized and Mr. Streisand supposedly cannot get into a locked psychiatric hospital wing to see her, how did he get a retainer agreement signed by her? That doesn't even approach the second question of whether or not Britney would have present legal capacity to sign such an agreement. Third, she had 2 co-conservators who have the exclusive power to deal with contracts and agreements on her behalf. So, IMHO, Mr. Streisand is not qualified to speak on her behalf in court, even to express her wishes regarding appointment of a conservator. Her retainer agreement with Trope and Trope is likely limited to representing her in family law matters; not a general retainer for all legal matters.

Posted at 5:27PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Reader

Thank you for being the voice of reason and knowledge here.
The court appointed attorney says that Britney isn't competent to uunderstand what is going on. Even if she did sign something yesterday or the day before, it will be disqualified in court because of her incompetence.

I really don't understand why so many posters think the "family" is after her money. I am sure Britney's mother was paid handsomely while she was Britney's manager. The house in LA is undoubtably paid for so only taxes and maintenance need to be paid. Lynn, no doubt has had someone manage and invest the money that was made and doesn't need to stoop so low as to pilfer Britney's money now. Lynn also has money coming in from Jamie Lynn's career of whom she is still manager.

Britney's dad Jamie OBVIOUSLY does not want her money. He never has and never will. He, I'm sure just wants to make sure that everything is safeguarded for his daughter.

Personally, I found the ruling of conservatorship to be proper and the most beneficial for Britney in the long run.

Mom and Dad don't need that money so people need to get off of that train of thought. Mark my words.

What I want to know are what are the 7 Businesses that Britney has? Seven fragrances? Wasn't she going to produce a clothing line for kids? Wonder what happened to that.



Posted at 5:58PM on Feb 4th 2008 by ayla of no people

39. Maybe she should drink Jessica Simpson's semen. It has magical healing properties. If it is a celebrity rumour website, it must be true.

Posted at 5:58PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Butler

40. Why do you all think Brit Brit is being forced to take medication? As per her patient rights, she has the ability to refuse any and all medications offerred to her during treatment. They only way medication can be forced is by a judge in court and only if she is a danger to herself or others.

Posted at 5:58PM on Feb 4th 2008 by Kisses4Clay

41. Correction Preacher Boy. Love of money is the root of all evil.

Posted at 6:04PM on Feb 4th 2008 by janis

42. 38. Correction Preacher Boy. Love of money is the root of all evil.

Posted at 6:04PM on Feb 4th 2008 by janis

I was just gonna say that....good to know at least ONE person knows the scripture! That has got to be one of the most misused scriptures in the Bible!

Posted at 6:08PM on Feb 4th 2008 by WTF

43. When the smokes clear and the evidence is revealed in this case many things will come to light.

1. That Sam Lutfi NEVER planned an intervention for Brit it was her parents. Yet, he tried taking credit for it to dupe people. And, as an avenue to try and cover his sorry @ss.

2. That Sam Lutfi has been a huge contributing factor in her mental decline. God knows what the man was was giving her either illicit or RX and probably even a combo.

3. Sam Lutfi has been the huge leak to the press. And, he made $$$$$$ from it.

Lets hope this low life falls off the radar. He'll likely try pimping his sisters for tricks soon, for the man is a sociopath!

Posted at 6:14PM on Feb 4th 2008 by appalled at the stalkarazzi

44. yeah, like she had that much going on in the first place.

Posted at 7:42PM on Feb 5th 2008 by msanthropic

45. Oh my! I didn't think she was that bad. They,(the doctors), wouldn't have extended her stay if it weren't serious! I pray that Britney gets better! All of you who are in doubt of her parents involvement should stop and think now. Sam Lutfi wasn't taking her to the doctors he was and still is trying to take her to the cleaners! The Spears family is in my prayers! This is very serious she is a very sick young lady right now.

Posted at 6:29PM on Feb 4th 2008 by by chris

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