Britney Spears denies child mistreatment allegations, saying L.A. County already investigated them

Britney Spears is denying allegations in a sexual-harassment lawsuit filed by a former bodyguard alleging that she mistreated her two children, saying L.A. County social workers investigated and found no wrongdoing.

In the lawsuit filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Fernando Flores claims Spears sexually harassed him and also mistreated her children. Among the allegations, Flores claims Spears fed the children a type of fish they were allergic to and then refused to call for medical help.

But in a statement on her website, Spears described Flores as someone "trying to take advantage of the Spears family and make a name for himself."

She added: "The Department of Children and Family Services conducted a proper investigation surrounding Mr. Flores' accusations and have closed the case without any further action. Ms. Spears and her attorneys have every expectation that this matter will be dismissed by the courts."

County family services officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

Mark Vincent Kaplan, an attorney for Spears' ex-husband, Kevin Federline, also cast doubts on the lawsuit.  "He is satisfied that the allegations are a product of economic motives," Kaplan told the Associated Press. "They are as baseless as they seem."

-- Shelby Grad

Photo: Britney Spears; Credit: Associated Press

Comments

[Eve]

I can't see how this man has a case. It's his word against hers - please.

And what kind of candy pants is he anyways?
A bodyguard? Really?

Seems the only crime here is Spears' lack of common sense in hiring this guy in the first place. Even if there were sexual advances and that he wanted no part of, what kind of "man" would claim he was damaged by it? Eww.

I wish him the best of luck in his "bodyguard career" - he'll need it! LOL!
Not only can he NOT be trusted, he has issues.

[Theyhateme]

I'll be glad when men start treating women, like women treat men. If this situation was the other way around. The body guard would be facing some serious charges. However, I've heard so many reasons why the body guard is wrong it's pathetic. Have the public forgotten: The same charges this man is claiming, are the same actions that got Britney Spears in the situation she's in now. Nudity, drugs, neglect, and arrogance. What happen to equal opportunity?

[Theyhateme]

I'll be glad when men start treating women, like women treat men. If this situation was the other way around. The body guard would be facing some serious charges. However, I've heard so many reasons why the body guard is wrong it's pathetic. Have the public forgotten: The same charges this man is claiming, are the same actions that got Britney Spears in the situation she's in now. Nudity, drugs, neglect, and arrogance. What happen to equal opportunity?

[southoc]

Yep, Brittany a model parent.

[jvmfan]

I remember seeing Britney for the first time. I was in Norway, and even there, they played her video over and over again. Since then…so sad. There is a show called "Issues" that is going to cover this Britney story tonight. I think the host Jane Velez-Mitchell is very sympathetic to the problems Britney has gone through. Issues is on tonight. I agree. It is a sad story overall.

[kgoddess]

Just because the "Department of Childrens & Gamily Services conducted a proper investigation" means absolutely nothing these days.

[Dick]

Britney is hot and sexy. Maybe this guy couldn't get any from her so he made up this story and the one about her see through dress. There must be a certain vulnerability Britney has that makes all these creeps enter her life. Just like all the other too young stars before her, it must be hard to determine who is just a trusted friend and who is just there for the ride and what they can get. I feel bad for her because with having so much, how can she know why anyone is around her. I would be honest with her though and tell the the truth, I would like to sleep with her because she is so hot but I don't need any of her money.

[Neo2627]

I find this story told by the ex-bodyguard, totally fabricated. Why would someone wait months later to report possible child abuse. And the sexual harassment sounds just as bogus; if this guy felt that offended, by Brit. exposing herself to him; walk away! Me myself would love it if Britney came on to me; then the tabloids would really have something to write about.