Celebrity Justice
Fed Judge to Brit -- You're Outta Here!

A federal judge has ruled the Feds have no business in Britney's conservatorship case and it has been sent back to state court.
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Federal District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled Jon Eardley, the attorney who claimed to rep Brit, "had no authority to remove the case from state court."

The judge added, "Mr. Eardley is not Ms. Spears attorney and acted improperly by removing her conservatorship proceeding to federal court."

The court did not award the conservatorship attorneys fees, which means it will cost Brit around $40,000 for what turned out to be a bogus case.

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16. No surprise. I think they should have been awarded at least some of the attorneys fees though. The court basically says this is nonsense and Eardley acted inappropriately but then says Brit is stuck with the bill for her lawyers having to answer what was essentially a frivolous motion. Yea, she can afford it but that's not the point.

Posted at 7:30PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Jenny

17.
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OH FINALLY!
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Err how come no costs?
No other sanctions?
WHAT?

Posted at 7:33PM on Feb 26th 2008 by britaculous

18. That's not fair! They should have to pay court fee's 3 times over for making a mockery out of the justice system to gain publicity for their own means. But everything they try to get back into Britney's pocketbook keeps failing them! That's because their is a God and his named ain't Allah or Osama! Michael Sands, Osama Lutfi's PR guy was behind all of this at his clients bequest, I just wonder who the hell is going to pay his fee and the misfit Eardley now that Osama has lost his cash cow and they have shown to have no moral fiber, no regard for decency or privacy and least of all, no interest at all in Britney's rehabilitation/recuperation. Im so happy for Jaime Spears, and although I am not a fan of Britney's, I am happy for her too. Nobody deserves such misery as Osama has enabled and put her through.

Posted at 7:42PM on Feb 26th 2008 by TEAM KFED

19.

They reason it was denied was because he is a non-party, didn't challenged her court -appointed lawyers position AND did not attempt to intterrupt any of the court dates on her behalf... and yet they find it "inappropriate" to award legal costs!

Exactly what do you have to be subjected to for it to be appropriate to get your costs back?

Posted at 7:40PM on Feb 26th 2008 by britaculous

20. Well, Well, Well. It looks like LA is finally done catering to Princess Britney.

It's about god damn time. Her lifestyle is a joke and people are sick of picking up her messes from her spoiled-brat-itis. Next time she pulls the crazy driving stunts, it will be time to throw her ass in JAIL. Fail to show up for a depo? Throw her ass in jail. Fails to hand over the kids? Again, in jail. She needs to know she can't pull her little templer tantrums anymore.

Way to go JUDGE!! Awesome!


Anonymous.
We do not forgive. We do not forget. March 15.
Expect us.

Posted at 7:42PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Anonymous 3.15.08 Expect us

21. ANSWER...............DIMINISHED CAPACITY..........

Posted at 10:57PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Algonquin

22. Should have forced the bogus lawyer to pay for his BS

Posted at 7:52PM on Feb 26th 2008 by JustJoking

23. Hollywoodtv.com has a video up of Britney out without her bodyguards, alone. What does she do? She tries to pose for the paps until the police close the door. She still needs help. It shows that if she is alone she will go back to her same old habits.

Posted at 7:51PM on Feb 26th 2008 by tired of this

24. Let Harvey pay the fee for Britney Spears
if he Don't pay the Fee for Britney, Harvey
will go to JAIL for 100 years, so he could
do the TMZ Show from Jail...............

Posted at 7:53PM on Feb 26th 2008 by boy

25. Thank God....our prayers are being answered....there is justice in the universe and it is God Almighty!!!!!

Posted at 8:21PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Honey Carlson

26. Eardley knew his lawsuit was frivolous, and sanctions should be issued against him to the fullest extent of the law, in addition to being ordered to pay the $40K. Brit's CPA could invest that $40K fover the next 20+ years for her two son's college education instead of paying for Eardley's stupidity, which he had absolutely no business sticking his nose in. Bella

Posted at 7:55PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Bella

27. Sorry Sam, your plan didn't work

Posted at 8:01PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Baby

28. Glad that fire is out. Her lawyers really stayed on top of it, but I don't think it warranted $40k

Posted at 8:00PM on Feb 26th 2008 by LOCK SAM UP

29.
i just think the whole rackateering stuff was funny. wonder what Sands will have to say now. I'm guessing he and Sam haven't had enough press exposure yet - there will be some more silly things from their end soon!

how come mama spears is back in town? thought she would stay home with jamie lynn now the britster is settled. maybe she can check on romeo's intentions now.

Posted at 8:07PM on Feb 26th 2008 by britaculous

30. Dear slutney,

America has had enough of your stupid snatch flashing, your stupid driving like a retard, your not showering for days, your stupid smelly weave, your stupid "rock star" sunglasses and you. You've lost all credibiitly, any fans you once had, and, from all news reports, you've lost a lot of your fortune. So, since no one likes you (except for your family, who's had to put up with your arrogant, retarded, snotty, entitled attitude & are starting to really hate you), here's some choices to consider:

1) rat poison tastes good
2) don't worry about driving on the wrong side of the road
3) breathing is for wimps
4) listen to a plugged in radio while taking a bath
5) stop eating; you need to lose 150 lbs
6) my, those razors look really shiney
7) gas & fire are fun things to play with
8) you're britney spears; you can fly
9) hangman's ropes are fun to make
10) keep smoking that meth; just don't stop

Pick one...

Posted at 8:02PM on Feb 26th 2008 by Advice for slutney

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