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Mystery Witness Revealed, Claims Concern for Brit's Kids
Monday September 17, 2007

Gloria Allred and Tony Barretto
Gloria Allred and Tony Barretto entering Los Angeles Superior Court on September 11, 2007.
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Attorney Gloria Allred has produced her mystery witness in the Federline v. Spears custody case, a former Brit bodyguard, Tony Barretto.

Allred and Barretto held a press conference moments ago outside of a Los Angeles courtroom where they appeared today to see if Barretto would testify in the former couple's custody battle.

Allred told reporters:

"Today we came to court with a key and secret witness in the Britney Spears/Kevin Federline custody battle. Our client's name is Tony Barretto. He was employed as a bodyguard for Ms. Spears from the time she came out of rehab until May 17th. During that time he was in her home on a full time basis, drove Ms. Spears to various appointments and observed her behavior inside of her home, outside of her home and around her children."

During that time he became very concerned about the children and their safety. Though he was reluctant to come forward amd become embroiled in her custody dispute he decided to do so because of his concern about the safety and well being of the children. He is a father of young children himself.

"We are shocked that Ms. Spears' attorneys chose not to cross examine our client as to the substance of his declaration. Our client was prepared to testify on issues of nudity by Ms Spears, drug use and safety issues involving the children post rehab."

Earlier today, Spears' attorney Laura Wasser filed papers with the court to remove herself from the case. Marci Levine will represent Spears moving forward in her custody battle with ex Federline.

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