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Former toxic singer Britney Spears former manager Sam Lufti is denying gossip reports that he is suing the star’s parents to pay off his mounting debts. Lutfi, who is reportedly facing foreclosure on his California home after allegedly running up a $18,000 debt, has filed legal action against Lynne and Jamie Spears, accusing them of defamation. But his lawyer Bryan Freedman is adamant the suit was not filed to make money, and is insisting housing bosses have merely lost Lutfi’s payments. He tells E!Online, "It's nonsense. The homeowners association misplaced two checks. The checks were paid. This is just more lies and misrepresentation about a guy who is a great caring human being. Spears’ parents have publicly blamed Lutfi for the series of emotional meltdowns that lead to Britney losing custody of her two sons to ex-husband Kevin Federline in 2007. Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna

Singer Britney Spears former manager Sam Lutfi is reportedly planning to tell all about the singer’s highly-publicized meltdown in a new documentary film. Lutfi is said to be in talks with the television network UPN, which broadcast Spears’ 2005 reality series Britney & Kevin: Chaotic, to make the program. Spears’ parents, Jamie and Lynne, have publicly blamed Lutfi for the series of emotional breakdowns that lead to the star losing custody of her two sons to ex-husband Kevin Federline in 2007. Britney's former manager filed a defamation lawsuit against Spears and her parents yesterday, alleging their claims that he drugged the star were untrue and had caused him "humiliation" and "distress". Now he is reportedly hoping to seek revenge on the Spears family by telling his side of the story to the world. A source tells Britain’s Daily Star, "Sam has realized that a TV show would get him a large chunk of money and he’s get extra money on the back of it in ...

Pop singer Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lutfi is suing the her parents for defamation. Jamie and Lynne Spears have publicly blamed Lutfi for the series of emotional crises that led to the singer losing custody of her two sons to ex-husband Kevin Federline in 2007. Lutfi is holding Britney's parents responsible for damaging his reputation by allegedly leaking false information about his conduct to the media. He has filed suit for compensation in a Los Angeles California court, according to PerezHilton. In a statement to the celebrity blogger, Lutfi's lawyer Bryan Freedman says, "This lawsuit is being brought as a result of the defamation, ridicule and harassment of Sam Lutfi by Jamie Spears and Lynne Spears. "A thorough investigation has revealed overwhelming evidence from independent witnesses, showing that Lynne Spears knowingly and maliciously publicized devastating false information about Lutfi, which destroyed his reputation, irreparably harmed his care...

A California court hearing has been scheduled to review former toxic singer Britney Spears temporary restraining order against her former manager and friend Sam Lutfi and ex-boyfriend paparazzi Adnan Ghalib this month. The pop singer’s lawyers petitioned for the order on Friday, after Spears reportedly told her conservators - her father, Jamie, and lawyer Andrew Wallet - that she feared Lutfi would attempt another legal attack on the conservatorship, according TMZ .Spears’ estate was permanently placed under their care last October, following a series of very public meltdowns. According to Usmagazine.com , court documents allege Lutfi attempted to contact Spears through her hairdresser and one of Jamie’s lawyers; he is also accused of sending "anonymous, harassing and threatening" messages to the singer’s father. Jamie also alleges his daughter continues to tell Ghalib details of her whereabouts so that he can then "arrange for paparazzi to meet and film her to his fina...

Britney Spears toxic mother Lynne Spears is slamming the singers former ‘manager’ Sam Lutfi for taking advantage of the former pop stars naivety and targeting her like a "predator". Britney suffered a mental and emotional breakdown at the start of this year after losing custody of her two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline in late 2007. Lutfi was a constant presence at the singer’s side until he was served with a restraining order in February and ordered to stay away from Britney and her family. The legal ruling came amid accusations by Lynne that he had drugged the singing star. In her forthcoming book, Through The Storm - A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World, Lynne describes how Lutfi worked his way into her daughter’s life and tried to cut her off from her loved ones. She writes, "She (Britney) was sad, floundering, ripe for a predator to come along. Britney was open to this man who rode in on a white horse."Within a month of meeting, Sam was in c...

Los Angeles California police are denying a formal investigation is underway into claims toxic singer Britney Spears was drugged by her now estranged manager Sam Lutfi. Her former friend Lutfi was served a restraining order earlier this month and was instructed to keep his distance from the Spears family after Britney’s mother Lynne claimed he had admitted drugging her daughter. And now Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has confirmed that "issues" regarding the singer are being looked into but insisted there is currently no official investigation underway and no formal suspects, according to TMZ.com. Captain Kyle Jackson of LAPD’s Robbery Homicide division issued the following statement: "The issues regarding Britney Spears are being considered by the department to determine if laws have been violated."Particular suspects have not yet been fully identified nor has a formal investigation into open charges officially commenced. At this time we don’t know whether o...

Mental Britney Spears ex. manager Sam Lutfi has had a temporary restraining order filed against him extended until March 17th. United States District Judge Phillip Gutierrez actioned the order on Thursday evening in response to a request made by the singer's father Jamie, who is the co-conservator of Spears' estate. Lutfi was finally served with the legal papers at 11 a.m. on Thursday as he left his Los Angeles California apartment. Jamie claimed he was avoiding being served for three weeks. Under the terms of the order, Lutfi is forbidden from being within 250 yards of the singer, her properties or any of her family's properties. The original order restricting Lutfi's contact with Spears was served on February 1st and was due to expire on Friday.

Wild Britney Spears former friend and manager Sam Lutfi is under investigation by Los Angeles Police Department over allegations he drugged the toxic star.Lutfi was served a restraining order earlier this month and was instructed to keep his distance from the Spears family after Britney’s mother Lynne claimed the manager had admitted he drugged her daughter. According to website TMZ, the allegations are now being investigated by the Major Crimes Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Lutfi’s new spokesman Michael Sands tells TMZ.com he is aware of the investigation.

Sam Lutfi and Britney Spears mother Lynne have gone to war and they’re using media outlets around the world to attack each other. Lutfi sparked the battle when he phoned Los Angeles radio host Ryan Seacrest last thursday, to chat about his "sister", Britney, and the mental health problems that prompted a intervention on Thursday morning. Allowing Seacrest to repeat his comments during his breakfast show on Friday, a tearful Lutfi also took aim at the pop star’s family, insisting they were "incapable of telling the truth and incapable of sympathising". He told Seacrest that Lynne and her ex-husband Jamie were only interested in the pop star’s finances and their image in the media. Lutfi also spoke to People magazine, telling reporters Lynne and Jamie only seem like concerned parents: "They came into the house with an agenda and are trying to look like the heroes after all the dirty work has been done.Their main worry is being financially cut off." Britney’...

Britney Spears has had a falling out with her longtime friend Sam Lutfi after the pair broke into a screaming match outside her Hollywood mansion last Monday night. The toxic Spears was seen arguing with Lutfi while sitting in his parked car at the front gate of the ultra private Los Angeles community The Summit. She later exited the vehicle in tears and sat on the street curb for 20 minutes, before calling her on again-off again paparazzi boytoy Adnan Ghalib, to pick her up. But Ghalib was refused entrance to the complex by the gate's security guards, after they were reportedly instructed by Lutfi to keep the British photographer out. He allegedly text messaged Lutfi to find out why he wasn't being granted access to the estate, to which Lutfi responded by telling him to leave, insisting his presence in Spears' life was going to "kill" the troubled star. Lutfi's message, captured by Hollywood.tv, reads, "You need to cease all contact with her completely....