Thursday July 31, 2008
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Britney Spears’ attorney says her father will not seek an extension of the restraining order against her former pal Sam Lutfi.
"Britney has made clear to everyone that she does not want to be further harassed or contacted in any way by Osama 'Sam' Lutfi, now or at anytime in the future," Britney's attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, said in a statement to the Associated Press.
Lutfi also released a statement to the AP Wednesday night: "Mr. Lutfi and Mr. Spears have mutually agreed in private that no hearing or order is necessary at this time."
Lawyers for both Lutfi and Jamie Spears were expected in court Thursday for a hearing on the restraining order, which has been in place since February. At that time, Lutfi was ordered to stay 250 yards away from the singer, 26. Court documents filed by Jamie claimed Lutfi, "drugged Britney, cut Britney's home phone line and removed her cell phone chargers and yell[ed] at her."
During the time period Britney and Lutfi were inseparable, the singer was hospitalized twice. Her friends told Us then her parents were "frightened" of Lutfi.
Due to the conservatorship, Jamie controls whom his daughter associates with — making a restraining order unnecessary, according to Britney's lawyer.
"During the temporary conservatorship, the conservators have the power to insure that Lutfi will not harm Britney anymore," Ingham said.
"If Mr. Lutfi makes any future attempt to contact Britney after the temporary conservatorship has concluded, Britney has made clear she will take all appropriate legal action," Ingham added.
Lawyers for Jamie and Britney are still expected in court Thursday to discuss the conservatorship .
L.A. Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told Us, “I do not expect the termination of the conservatorship with Britney Spears, but you never know what may happen until it happens."
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Posted by Lindsay Powers at 8:59 am ET
