Update: Britney Spears Slams Bodyguard's Sexual Harassment Claims
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Britney Spears is slamming a shocking new lawsuit filed Wednesday against her by a former bodyguard. Fernando Flores has sued the singer, 28, alleging sexual harassment, emotional distress and even the physical abuse of her kids.
On Thursday, Spears released a statement on her website: "This lawsuit is another unfortunate situation where someone is trying to take advantage of the Spears family and make a name for himself."
Among Flores' lurid claims: that Spears repeatedly "exposed herself" to him, paraded around her home in the nude, engaged in "sex acts" in front of him and "savagely hit" her son Sean Preston with Flores' belt. He also charges that Spears made frequent "unwanted sexual advances" toward him. Flores, who reportedly worked for the singer for several months earlier this year, is seeking unspecified damages.
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Spears' statement continues: "The Department of Children and Family Services conducted a proper investigation surrounding Mr. Flores' accusations and have closed the case without any further action. Ms. Spears and her attorneys have every expectation that this matter will be dismissed by the courts."
Also defending Spears? Ex-husband Kevin Federline. His attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan told the Associated Press that Flores' "allegations are a product of economic motives...They are as baseless as they seem."
Kaplan added that Federline -- who had Flores' claims looked into -- would have intervened earlier had he suspected any wrongdoing by Spears.
The bodyguard's intent to sue was leaked to the press months ago, Kaplan points out.
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"I think that the timing of this and the nature of the allegations speak for themselves," he told the AP.
Spears and Federline, 32, divorced in 2007 after two years of marriage. (They famously fought a pitched custody battle in 2007 and 2008, during which time Spears suffered a mental breakdown.) Federline has primary custody of Sean, nearly 5, and Jayden, nearly 4, but Spears has substantial visitation rights.
A rep for Spears could not be reached for comment.
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20What would Kevin Federline do in this situation after all these ARE his kids. and YES I DO beleive the bodyguard Britney is a piece of garbage
Seriously you people believe the bodyguard? Did you even READ the article? Even DFCAS investigated and FOUND NO ABUSE and that the CLAIMS WERE FALSE! IF she "savagely hit" her son Sean Preston with Flores' belt" than there WOULD be marks from it and when DCFS INVESTIGATED they WOULD have found the marks on him! Also You say Kevin wouldn't be trying to take the kids if it weren't true um where YOU been because he IS NOT "trying to take them". He got custody back when she had her meltdown and has sense SUPPORTED HER RECOVERY and SHE HAS VISITATION and will be going back for shared custody once she shows that she has FULLY RECOVERED from said meltdown. Kevin and Brit have reportedly been getting along just fine and since she has gotten the help she needed from the meltdown and has regained her life back there is no longer a reason for him to keep them from her. He even said himself these allegations are FALSE! Angel you must NOT have read ANYTHING in this article and you obviously have lived under a rock all these years if you think Kevin is fighting to take the kids away... Wow why even comment when you don't even have CURRENT information that has been reported or if you are not going to actually READ the article? He is on her side in this and says the lawsuit is completely false and he has had it investigated as it also says DCFS has investigated. IF ANY of the bodyguards claims were true than those that ALREADY INVESTIGATED it would have found them to be true. You people are judging her and saying you believe this nonsense is true yet didn't even READ the article. Says a lot for YOU people now don't it.
Look at that sun damage on her chest. That's such a shame!
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You can't believe this crap. he would be begging to get into her pants, esp. since he would like to be the next Mr. Spears.
Feel bad 4 Brit. She seems like she is trying to clean up her act. Hopefully this doesn't get to her & make her "relapse" so to speak.
Lmao, some of your comments are cracking me up. But for some reason, Vito Bella, I believe the bodyguard too.
For some reason, I believe the bodyguard.
Quote: (and what man in their right mind wouldn't want her bouncing up on them???) ME! I wouldn't let that skank touch me and I'm 52 and ugly myself.
Have you seen his pic? he's a bow wow. Do not believe this at all.
John Leguziamo from that movie "Too Wong Foo thanks for everything Julie Newmar." hahahahaha
Elda... He probably looks like "John Leguizamo."
shes nasty I believe him why would federline try and take the kids if she is so innocent.
I believe him.
Britney has been through so much, and now that she is finally got herself straightened out, the people that are hired to PROTECT her are now trying to extort her. If she HAD abused her son like he claims, her ex would have SEEN the signs and taken her to court, but the fact that even Kevin Federline is DEFENDING her, shows that Flores allegations are crap. Leave the poor woman alone!
I sooooooooooooo believe Mr.Flores, hope those boys are finally taken away from the Mama!!!!
i wonder what this flores guy looks like?? it's just too hard to believe his story!
Oh people, just leave her alone already.... and bringing up a lawsuit NOW? Puhlease... and what man in their right mind wouldn't want her bouncing up on them??? I love the fact though that now these are all on FB people are too afraid to talk their crap about the famous people... HAHAHA to you losers, especially "notrecepsgirlfriend"... won't be seeing your stupid comments anymore now will we???? BAWHAHAHAHAHAAHA
This is really too bad, not like Brittney hasnt gone thru enough and fought hard to get back to a place in her life that is GOOD, both mentally and physically. She has shown nothing but love and concern for her children, even Federline agrees which is very unusual. This guy is a full of SH**, P.O.S. I hope HE gets the bill for this phoney balogney.
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