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A former bodyguard for Britney Spears was the much-hyped "secret witness" in her custody battle with Kevin Federline today. Tony Barretto was prepared to testify about "issues of nudity by Ms. Spears, drug use and safety issues involving the children" that he witnessed as her bodyguard before being fired on May 17, says Barretto's attorney. Instead of testifying, his written allegations were entered into court as evidence. Spears's lawyer, Laura Wasser, strongly denied allegations of drug use by her client. "He isn't a credible witness," said Wasser after a two-hour closed-door hearing on Monday. The hearing was the last for Wasser, who stated she's officially stepping aside as Spears's attorney. Spears's new lawyer will be Marci Levine. "Britney will be in excellent hands" with Levine, Wasser said. "I don't want anyone to perceive that we're dumping Britney," Wasser added. "In a lot of attorney-client relationships, there comes a time when some fresh blood is necessary." Wasser also confirmed that Spears and Federline's current 50/50 custody arrangement for Sean Preston and Jayden James will remain in effect for now. She also added that many of the popstar's associates have already been deposed after being issued subpoenas to testify about Spears's parenting skills.
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Former bodyguard alleges drugs in Spears's custody case
A former bodyguard for Britney Spears was the much-hyped "secret witness" in her custody battle with Kevin Federline today. Tony Barretto was prepared to testify about "issues of nudity by Ms. Spears, drug use and safety issues involving the children" that he witnessed as her bodyguard before being fired on May 17, says Barretto's attorney. Instead of testifying, his written allegations were entered into court as evidence. Spears's lawyer, Laura Wasser, strongly denied allegations of drug use by her client. "He isn't a credible witness," said Wasser after a two-hour closed-door hearing on Monday. The hearing was the last for Wasser, who stated she's officially stepping aside as Spears's attorney. Spears's new lawyer will be Marci Levine. "Britney will be in excellent hands" with Levine, Wasser said. "I don't want anyone to perceive that we're dumping Britney," Wasser added. "In a lot of attorney-client relationships, there comes a time when some fresh blood is necessary." Wasser also confirmed that Spears and Federline's current 50/50 custody arrangement for Sean Preston and Jayden James will remain in effect for now. She also added that many of the popstar's associates have already been deposed after being issued subpoenas to testify about Spears's parenting skills.
Lindsay gets 1 day in jail
Lindsay Lohan will not stand trial for DUI. The rehabbing actress struck a deal by pleading no contest to two counts of DUI. By law, Lohan is considered a second offender (with two DUIs) and must serve a minimum of four days in jail. Lohan also pleaded no contest to two counts of being under the influence of a controlled substance (two separate incidents) and reckless driving - all misdemeanors. This afternoon a judge ordered Lohan to serve 36 months probation and to attend an alcohol education program for 18 months for the first DUI. As for the controlled substance plea, Lohan was ordered not to use controlled substances and required to enroll in a drug program. She's also required to stay for an unspecified amount of time at the Utah facility where she's currently in rehab. As for the second DUI plea, Lohan was ordered to serve four days or 96 hours in jail, but the sentence was reduced to only 48 hours by the end of this afternoon's hearing. The judge then gave her credit for one day in jail for time already served on the day of her arrest. Lohan must serve the remaining 24 hours by January 18, by which time she must show that she's successfully completed rehab. The actress was also sentenced to 10 days of community service and ordered "not to associate with people with controlled substances." Jail is the new black!