Britney Spears: Jamie Spears says it is ‘wrong’ to remove him as conservator

Jamie Spears has given a lengthy statement after a judge removed him as his daughter’s conservator, calling the decision “a loss for Britney”.

US singer Britney Spears.

Jamie Spears has released a lengthy statement through his lawyer after a court ended his 13-year conservatorship over his daughter, saying the ruling is “a loss for Britney”.

Mr Spears released the statement through his lawyer, Vivian L. Thoreen, after the court suspended him as Britney Spears’ conservator, a role he has had since 2008, the New York Post reports.

“Mr. Spears loves his daughter Britney unconditionally. For thirteen years, he has tried to do what is in her best interests, whether as a conservator or her father. This started with agreeing to serve as her conservator when she voluntarily entered into the conservatorship,” the statement began. “This included helping her revive her career and re-establish a relationship with her children. For anyone who has tried to help a family member dealing with mental health issues, they can appreciate the tremendous amount of daily worry and work this required.”

Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears.

Britney Spears.

Ms Thoreen added that Mr Spears’ tasks included “biting his tongue and not responding to all the false, speculative, and unsubstantiated attacks on him by certain members of the public, media, or more recently, Britney’s own lawyer. These facts make the outcome of yesterday’s hearing all the more disappointing, and frankly, a loss for Britney.”

The pop star alleged in explosive court testimony back in June that the conservatorship was “abusive.” She said at the time that she also wanted her father charged with conservatorship abuse.

#FreeBritney activists react after news that Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, was removed by a judge as conservator of her estate.

Last month Mr Spears filed documents to end his conservatorship but Britney had wanted him removed before the conservatorship was terminated because it would force him to hand over all files and documents.

Britney’s lawyers told reporters outside the courtroom on Wednesday that the next priority is to dissolve the conservatorship altogether.

The next hearing has been set for November 12.

Britney Spears' lawyer Matthew Rosengart speaks to the press and #FreeBritney activists after a hearing in which Spears' father, Jamie Spears, was removed by a judge as conservator of her estate at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, California.

Britney’s lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, asked the court to appoint certified public accountant John Zabel as temporary conservator of Britney’s $60 million estate.

The judge agreed to Mr Zabel’s appointment despite pushback from Mr Spears and his legal team.

A source said that Britney “burst into tears” after the ruling.

The insider added, “She’s in shock and at a loss for words but literally jumping for joy. She hasn’t felt joy like this in 13 years.”

The Sometimes songstress also told fans via social media she was on “cloud 9” — literally and figuratively, as she was flying a plane — after the hearing ended.

Originally published as Britney Spears: Jamie Spears says it is ‘wrong’ to remove him as conservator