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Oct 2021
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Did Britney’s Dad Actually #FreeBritney?...

Wondery
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The #FreeBritney battle took a surprising turn when Jamie Spears filed a petition to END his daughter’s 13-year-long conservatorship. Britney has publicly called her dad out for being abusive and controlling. So, was Jamie finally acting in Brit’s best interest? Or did he have other intentions?

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