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Britney Spears Calls in Sick to Deposition in Custody Battle
Wednesday December 12, 2007

Britney Spears driving around in Los Angeles on November 26, 2007.
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Britney Spears called in sick to a scheduled deposition in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline, his attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, said at a press conference Wednesday.

“Approximately 10 minutes after her council appeared they were notified that because of an illness or medical condition Ms. Spears would not appear today and consequently the depsition is not going forward,” he said.

Kaplan didn't say when the next deposition would happen.

Spears, 26, was supposed to show at Kaplan's L.A. office at 10 a.m. to face a barrage of questions, including her past drug and alcohol use and her alleged failure to follow court orders, Usmagazine.com had reported.

UPDATE: Spears' controversial pal Sam Lutfi told E!: "We got up and got ready to go. Her attorneys came to pick her up, but when she saw the media frenzy outside her house, her anxiety sky rocketed."

He said her doctor and attorneys felt it was in her best interest not to attend.

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Posted by Mandi Illuzzi at 2:19 pm ET Permanent Link | 158 Comments

158 Comments

5:37 PM Anonymous Says:

There is a certain level of maturity and responsibility that Brit clearly doesnt have and she seemingly has a problem with authority, no doubt about that. I dont understand how a person wouldn't do anything in their power for their children but maybe she feels as though she is powerless. Maybe to her, life is a struggle and she just cant figure out how to get back on track. She cannot sort her life out, so she seemingly gave up / gave in to an unhealthy and negative lifestyle.

Now as bad as she had made herself come across, and as horrible as her recent actions have been... instead of cutting her up maybe its time for someone to try to help her see the positive things in life, maybe she needs some kind of support. I am not saying to baby her or feel sorry for her but there must be a way to help her that has not been tried yet. Traditional ways (meetings, therapy, authoritative figuers) clearly do not work with her ... so maybe its time to think outside the box!! maybe she needs someone to talk to, someone who isn't judging her and critisizing her. She is a human and she fell off track as people tend to do occasionally.

I am not excusing the fact that she made very big, life altering mistakes, she did. I am just saying that with some support and a lot of effort on her behalf, she (as anyone) is cabable of turning her life around. She just needs something that works for her, something that opens her eyes ... something that triggers her mind and she has to want to change... i just hope that someone is nice enough to take the time and help her figure out what works best for HER ..

2:45 PM Britney's on Crystal Meth Says:

Britney couldn't come to the deposition because she was strung out on crystal meth

2:19 PM Anonymous Says:

I went to TMZ...what a retard. I really hope that the judge sees these vids. I can't believe she just left her assistant, just completely forgot the poor girl. It was kinda funny. They were right, she is sick...sick in the head!

1:20 PM Anonymous Says:

12:09 check out TMZ. Like the other person said she drove around til 2am, went to a gas station where she drove off without her assistant. Thankfully she has to at least pretend to strap her kids in or how many times do you think she'd forget them?

12:09 PM Anonymous Says:

Did anyone see the pic of Britt on People mag, after she called in sick? She looks fine to me, not anxious at all! Dumb@ss, I hope the judge sees that pic!!!

11:14 AM Anonymous Says:

Star/no Star I would be their for my kids to fight/no matter what/sick/dying, the judge would see you were trying, buying things doesn't cut it, can't buy love,it gets you alot of nice things/get treated differently but are you really happy within yourself knowing you are buying your kids love, have a little smarts, your'e showing selfishness/she started out as a child herself/now stealing a $1.43 tooth brush to get attention/doesn't want to be told what to do/wishing her kids were never born/mistake, when she had common sense/her music was great back then, dressed/acted more grown up then now/performances, she has mental issues/take a look at yourself/headed for suicide winding up like/stars/drug addicts/booze hounds,homeless/can't deal w/society/other way out/it isn't/get back into whom everyone use to know/get help/attention/feeding her fame/headlines/internet/sad she didn't listen to her mom, you'll be sorry one day for not keeping in touch w/her, both my parents past away/losing a sister of 46 years of age/husband lost both his grandparents, family is important/once parents/family or friends are gone you can not get them back, get on w/your life/get a clean start/fight for your kids/get off drugs and boose, You can only be the one to change you/what you do w/your life, keep making it go down the potty or change it, ask yourself if you cared about your kids would you want them to grow up like you or become someone and make something of themeselfs, you are truly crying out/get help/get a life. don't do this to yourself, I don't know you/do not want to really say things bad about you/alot of people/tabloids do a good job at that part, I myself have doubts/come back/not be that "quote on quote" train reck/trailer trash/put on some underwear when you go outside/think of your kids

11:05 AM Anonymous Says:

She is really stunning.. I am expecting her new music video. BTW, have u guys seen her on a millionaire site MeetRich.com? I heard of this around some famous gossip sites.

10:48 AM HC Says:

10:40 Anon, AMEN TO THAT. I'm glad there are other rational thinkers out there!!!

10:44 AM Anonymous Says:

Yep, she was so sick she drove around til 2am with the paparazzi following her. Hello? Commissioner? Video on the way.

10:40 AM Anonymous Says:

2:37 AM Anonymous Says:

the bottom line is that like everyone else she is a human being.
every human being subjected to what she endures every time she is in public would snap.
it is inhumane that the law abiding paparzi is not subjected to a restraining order by the same judge who is taking her to trial for her irresponsible conduct.
She is living her life, they are making their living off of her by selling her pictures.
She should be taking everyone else to court, but they don't have the doe.

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No, not all people would snap. That is ridiculous. If that were the case no one would be sane, because let me tell you, if you think that is the worst kind of pressure out there you are mistaken. It is so far down the totem pole of what people endure. So, no, wrong. Must be nice to think so though.

They would not be subject to a restraining order as they are not a threat to her. They all drive like freaks and should be arrested for that - her inclided - but she is not a victim of their crimes. Also, she has interaction with them often, which would negate complaints.

Take people to court for what? Give me a break.

10:25 AM HC Says:

Um, guys from yesterday telling me to shut the f--k up? Just want you to know that I am up for intelligent, open minded debate anytime but all you are showing me is that you have the mindset of a classless 12 year old.
My point again was: Britney was scheduled to show up for a deposition to testify, under oath, why (or why not) she should be allowed more visitation and custody of her children. She has defied the summons four times now, if I have read correctly. She claims it is too stressful to leave her house with all the pap out there. My point was that I wasn't buying any of it and neither should the judge, HER lawyers, Fed's lawyers and anyone else. She has no problem walking around half naked, shoplifting, looking half baked in front of the world.
Let me tell you, if my children were on the verge of being taken away from me or had already been taken away from me, you can bet that I would swim across an ocean full of sharks to show up for anything that I thought would help me get them back. That's what a good parent does. That is what a parent who is mature and has their priorities in line does.
Now, if any of you out there care to point out something that shows her to be that person or show her to be anything other than a bad, bad mother, then by all means, I will be happy to see it.

10:06 AM Anonymous Says:

She left her assistant, stranded in a gas station parking lot with the paps at 2 am this morning, after the girl pupmed all her gas!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( TMZ)
She is such a selfish person.
She is not crazy, she is just all about Brit.

9:46 AM Anonymous Says:

She has the energy to do everything EXCEPT comply with court orders. I'm not buying the anxiety excuse. She simply doesn't like being told what to do, and not showing up is her form of rebellion. I can't feel sorry for her when the power to gain control over this situation is within her reach. It's called growing up and putting your children first.

8:48 AM Anonymous Says:

8:31 I hope you're right! It would be nice if the judge just said that she's proved how important this is to her, so no more kids for her. She had the opportunities, and decided that they weren't important enough. That's sad, but one day her kids will see her true colors.

8:31 AM Anonymous Says:

Today is a new day people. Kevins laywer will be back in front of the judge today. bet she loses visitation as she should. she dosent care about her kids and the judge sees this everyday. she will only get sooo many chances and I think this was her last.

8:28 AM Anonymous Says:

She blew it this time. Court does not play 16 year old games. Most women would give their life for their children, this idiot cant even give a few hours to get hers back and the judge is a judge for a reason. Kevin has such a good case against her already and everyday she gives him more. she is not very bright. kevin and the boys will be fine without her and they will end up without her.

8:21 AM Anonymous Says:

Ya know, if that was any other joe-schmo they would never be able to "call in sick" to court. I don't understand why they aren't throwing her in jail. She doesn't seem to mind the media frenzy at any other time. Except before court?? Doesn't that sound suspicious to anyone else but me??

8:16 AM ~*Wicked*~ Says:

Although Britney may have money, and occasionally can look ok when she tries, she is very lonely, and has noone really she can depend on. She put all of her eggs in a basket for Kevin, and it did not work out. So she is a mess and at a great loss, instead of everyone constantly laughing and making fun of her, someone needs to embrace this girl and be a true friend. I feel sorry for her.

7:32 AM Anonymous Says:

Her anxiety had nothing to do w/the media frenzy. She's a mental case and has given up.

6:29 AM Anonymous Says:

So let me get this straight - she spends her days going out in public half naked, driving aimlessly around, going EVERYWHERE the paparazzi are, smiling and laughing, allowing the Paps to pump her gas, etc., but this is fine. The day she has to answer for her actions she now says the paparazzi is causing an anxiety attack. GIVE ME A BREAK. I hope Kevin's attorney's have her arrested for failing to appear for a court ordered deposition (which they can do).

2:37 AM Anonymous Says:

12:09 AM Anonymous Says:

I am SO SICK of this girls BS already how many chances is this judge going to giver her? she is too sick because of her anxiety over the media attention yet this is the same idiot who has a deal with the scum paps to take photos of her everywhere she gfoes and who goes out driving all day every day to be seen and now because she has to do somethign she doesn't want she blames the paps - whatever taker her kids already she has blown it enough times to deserve it - for goodness sake grow up and get it together you idiot

11:46 PM ellenmiss Says:

I am so tired of hearing that she is dating some acute guys on sugarmommymeet. None of our business.

11:12 PM ammeie Says:

ummm you guys actually think Brtney's gonna read this.... wonder if it's "high anxiety" or is she just high? She looks pretty high .... why doesn't she like move away to the middle of nowhere? if the pappz bug her so much .... like give me a break.... or order in .... get the lawyers to come to her house for a disposition ... she was probably still messed up from the night before ..... I wish her the best .... but don't blame others for your mistakes.... PEACE

11:00 PM It's not MY schedule, but it IS the court's... Says:

..and it IS court-ordered, so Ms. Spears may face an arrest! She needs to realize that the courts will not be "yes" people to her. She has been surrounded by people who cater to her every whim, follow HER schedule (and moods) and work around them, and who are always saying "that's GREAT..whatever you say/want.." Well, the reality is, the law doesn't give a rip about who she is; she must follow rules like everyone else, something that she obviously hasn't had to do in YEARS (if ever).

It has to be tough to have such a long way to go to grow up in your mid-to-late 20s...

8:36 PM Anonymous Says:

REMEBER THAT THE LAWYER IS HER EMPLOYEE AND SHOULDN'T BITE THE HAND THAT HAS FED HIM AS FED SUED HER TO PAY HIS LAWYER FOR SUING HER.
THAT IS WHAT HE DOES WHILE SHE PRETENDS TO WORK BY GOING TO STARBUCKS AND SHOPPING AS PARASITES FOLLOW HER AROUND.
THE WORST CHARACTER IS THAT WHO TAKES PICTURES OF CELEBRITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A BUCK.

8:33 PM bbiglovely Says:

Britney is too crazy. She is just making fun of her life and career and also her healthy. Nobody could live happy with high pressure. Many big fans at largeplace.com are worried about her body health. Hope she live well. And the deposition can be resolve soon.

8:29 PM bbiglovely Says:

Britney is too crazy. She is just making fun of her life and career and also her healthy. Nobody could live happy with high pressure. Many big fans are worried about her body health. Hope she live well. And the deposition can be resolve soon.

8:20 PM OXA Says:

INSTALL A STARBUCKS IN THERE AND SHE WILL SHOW UP.
OXA

8:10 PM AnonymousOXA Says:

HOW COME SHE COURTS THE PRESS ON HER RUNS TO STARBUCKS AND THE GAS STATION BUT THEY MAKE HER ANXIOUS WHEN IT COMES TO THIS?

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