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Britney Spears - "a great day for justice .. after a decade long nightmare"

A judge has suspended Britney Spears' father from the legal arrangement that gave him control of her life after Spears accused him of years of abuse.

A judge has suspended Britney Spears' father from the legal arrangement that gave him control of her life after the singer accused him of years of abuse.
Jamie Spears was appointed her guardian in 2008, amid concerns about her mental health. Now, a judge has handed the role to a man appointed by the singer.

Mr Spears, who denies any abuse, had filed to end the conservatorship after his daughter requested another guardian. Fans around the world have supported her through the #FreeBritney campaign.

The case - which has been quietly simmering for years - exploded this summer amid a flurry of legal filings. ±«Óãtv Correspondents David Willis and Regan Morris have been following the twists and turns - including this latest development as it unfolded in an LA courtroom. Here's 5 Minutes On - Britney Spears - "a great day for justice .. after a decade long nightmare".

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