Britney Spears has decided to get drop a bad gremlin from her life and has kicked her controlling ex-manager to the curb. Sam Lutfi had managed her career right up until her meltdown last spring.
There's been a restraining order against Lutfi in place since February 1 and he cannot come within 250 yards of his former meal ticket or any of her homes. The court order is set to expire today (July 31) and Britney is hoping Lutfi will go away quietly so that she won't have to have it re-instated.
Attorney Samuel D. Ingham told The Associated Press in a statement, “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 mother made accusations that it was Lutfi who drugged the pop queen, held her hostage, controlled her finances, and was responsible for her spiraling out of control last spring.
Brit, who settled an amicable custody agreement with Kevin Federline recently regarding their kids, is still under the control of her father James, who is the conservator of her personal life and finances. He also has the power to decide who she hangs out with.
“During the temporary conservatorship, the conservators have the power to insure that Lutfi will not harm Britney anymore,” Ingham continues.
“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.”
