Conservatorship

Britney Spears speaks to Los Angeles court about decade-long mistreatment

Britney Spears speaks to Los Angeles court about decade-long mistreatment

On June 23, the long-reigning “Princess of Pop,” Britney Spears, appeared remotely in front of a Los Angeles court and asked them to end her 13-year conservatorship.

According to the official website of the Judicial Branch of California, “A conservatorship is a court case where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization (called the ‘conservator’) to care for another adult (called the ‘conservatee’) who cannot care for himself or herself or manage his or her own finances.” In this case, the conservators are Spears’ father and her attorney.

#FreeBritney: Fans Call for the Pop Star’s Release From Conservatorship

#FreeBritney: Fans Call for the Pop Star’s Release From Conservatorship

Over the past two months, the online #FreeBritney campaign has gained considerable traction on social media. Britney Spears has previously made headlines for her hit singles and sold-out tours, as well as her turbulent personal life and relationship with fame. Now, fans have brought under scrutiny the pop star's conservatorship arrangement, expressing concern for her well-being and self-autonomy as well as rallying for her to be “freed.”