Britney Spears' Conservatorship Case Sparks Legislative Push
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B4 | THE DAILY NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 CELEBRATING 179 YEARS GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS ENTERTAINMENT | BRITNEY SPEARS Britney Spears’ conservatorship case sparks legislative push By MEG KINNARD sure that rights are bal- and take other medica- Associated Press anced,” Crist, a Florida tions against her will and » COLUMBIA, S.C. Democrat, said during a prevented her from get- virtual news conference ting married or having Prompted by Britney on Tuesday. another child. Spears’ conservatorship Mace, a Republican Spears’ father and his fight, a bipartisan legis- from South Carolina, attorneys have empha- lative effort has emerged and Crist said it was sized she and her fortune, to reform the process cre- Spears’ passionate plea which court records put ated to protect the rights last month that a judge at more than $50 mil- of more than 1 million end the conservatorship lion, remain vulnerable people across the United that controls her life and to fraud and manipula- States under the protec- money that spurred their tion. Under current law, tive arrangements. proposal. the burden is on Spears On Tuesday, Reps. “What she had was an to prove she is competent Charlie Crist and Nancy opportunity to do is bring before the case could end. Mace unveiled “The Free to light, to shine a light, Mace and Crist said Britney Act,” designed to on those abuses,” Mace they expected more bi- give more options to peo- said. “Her situation is a partisan support for the ple placed under conser- nightmare, and if it can measure, which would vatorships. Those include happen to Britney Spears, also provide at least $260 JOSE LUIS MAGANA/AP file photo the ability to talk about it can happen to anyone million in grant funds for Fans and supporters of pop star Britney Spears protest at the Lincoln Memorial their situations with case- in this country.” states to hire caseworkers during the “Free Britney” rally July 14 in Washington. Rallies have been taking workers — over any ob- Speaking in open or conservators. place across the country since the pop star spoke out against her conservatorship jections from their con- court, Spears condemned The #FreeBritneyin court last month. servators — and petition her father and others movement has already a court to replace their who control the conser- crossed party lines. Democrat, tweeted last of the House Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz made a conservators without vatorship, put in place as “Everyone deserves month following Spears’ caucus sent texts that de- brief appearance address- having to “prove wrong- Spears underwent a men- control over their own testimony. scribed Ms. Spears as “a ing the Spears supporters doing or malfeasance.” tal health crisis in 2008. body. Period,” U.S. Some House Republi- victim of toxic gov’t over- outside the downtown “This is just a common- Spears said that the ar- Rep. Katherine Clark cans have invited Spears reach & censorship.” Los Angels courthouse, at sense approach to doing rangement has compelled of Massachusetts, the to testify before Con- Earlier this month, one point shouting “Free what is right, to making her to use birth control fourth-ranking House gress. The political arm Florida Republican U.S. Britney!” ENTERTAINMENT | NETFLIX SERIES ENTERTAINMENT | MEMOIR Prince Harry working on ‘intimate and heartfelt memoir’ By HILLEL ITALIE definitive Harry acknowledged ten- Associated Press account sion with his father, Prince » NEW YORK of the Charles, over his decision experi- to step back from his royal Prince Harry is writing ences, ad- duties and his marriage to what his publisher is calling ventures, the biracial American actor. an “intimate and heartfelt PRINCE losses, and “There is a lot to work memoir.” life lessons through there,” Harry said Random House expects HARRY that have about his relationship with to release the book, cur- h e l p e d his father, who was di- rently untitled, late in 2022. shape him,” Random vorced from Diana, Prin- “I’m writing this not as House announced. cess of Wales, at the time the prince I was born but “Covering his lifetime in of her fatal car accident as the man I have become,” the public eye from child- in 1997. “I feel really let the Duke of Sussex, 36, hood to the present day, down. He’s been through said in a statement Mon- including his dedication to something similar. He day. “I’ve worn many hats service, the military duty DUANE BURLESON/AP file photo knows what pain feels like. over the years, both liter- Indiana Pacers’ Ron Artest is restrained by Austin Croshere before being escorted that twice took him to the And Archie (Harry and ally and figuratively, and frontlines of Afghanistan, off the court following their fight with the Detroit Pistons and fans on Nov. 19, Meghan’s son) is his grand- my hope is that in telling and the joy he has found 2004, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The famous “Malice at the Palace” brawl, Caitlyn son. I will always love him, my story — the highs and in being a husband and fa- Jenner’s reflections toward winning an Olympic gold medal and boxer Christy but there is a lot of hurt that lows, the mistakes, the les- ther, Prince Harry will offer Martin’s fight for her life outside the ring are some of the most pivotal sports mo- has happened.” ments highlighted in a new Netflix docuseries airing next month. sons learned — I can help an honest and captivating show that no matter where personal portrait, one that Harry told Winfrey that we come from, we have shows readers that behind he felt trapped by royal more in common than we everything they think they life, and his family cut off Netflix’s ‘UNTOLD’ to dive think. I’m deeply grateful know lies an inspiring, cou- him financially and took for the opportunity to share rageous, and uplifting hu- away his security. He also what I’ve learned over the man story.” acknowledged his rela- deep into epic sports moments course of my life so far and Monday’s announce- tions were strained with his excited for people to read a ment comes four months brother, Prince William. “I was trapped, but I By JONATHAN ter a fan threw a drink on Trashers — who took or- firsthand account of my life after Harry and his wife, didn’t know I was trapped,” LANDRUM Jr. him during a nationally ders from the “Mighty that’s accurate and wholly Meghan, the Duchess of Harry said, before adding, Associated Press televised game at the Pal- Ducks”-obsessed teenage truthful.” Sussex, made worldwide “My father and my brother, ace of Auburn Hills. With son of an alleged mob Financial terms were not news during their interview » LOS ANGELES they are trapped.” never-before-seen footage, boss. The final film will disclosed. Prince Harry will with Oprah Winfrey near Last month, Meghan Caitlyn Jenner’s reflec- the players involved in the touch on how tennis play- donate proceeds to char- the couple’s home in Mon- published the picture book tions about winning an brawl explain their roles in er Mardy Fish’s struggles ity, according to Random tecito, California. Meghan “The Bench” through Olympic gold medal, box- one of the NBA’s darkest with severe anxiety disor- House. spoke of feeling lonely and “Prince Harry will share, nearly suicidal before they Random House Books for er Christy Martin’s fight for moments in league history. der caused him to with- for the very first time, the left England last year, and Young Readers. her life outside the ring and Jenner won the Olym- draw minutes before his the infamous “Malice at pic decathlon in 1976, 2012 U.S. Open match the Palace” brawl are some but her toughest journey against Roger Federer. of the most controversial was coming into her own The Way Brothers said Emergency Rental Assistance sports moments highlight- identity. Jenner traces her they want to meet their ed in a new Netflix docuse- life with new insight from subjects in each film for COVID-19 Affected Households ries airing next month. winning gold, the decision where their “truth lies and The streaming giant an- behind transitioning into make it as cinematic as nounced Tuesday the series becoming a transgender possible.” The project will “UNTOLD” will premiere The City of Galveston Grants & Housing Dept. has funding available for up woman and her relation- be produced by Propagate, Aug. 10. The five-part do- to 3-months of rental payments to Galveston City residents experiencing a ship with her children. Stardust Frames and The Program ends September 30, 2021. cuseries will air weekly reduction or loss of income due to COVID-19. Known as “The Coal Players’ Tribune. with each 80-minute film Miner’s Daughter,” Martin “We chose these stories Basic Criteria to apply for funding: starting off at a pivotal experienced a meteoric by asking ourselves this • Must live in Galveston City and have a current lease agreement in place sports moment before div- • Must meet HUD’s low-moderate income requirements ing deep into the story be- high as a trailblazing fe- question: ‘Is this the single male boxer, but she soon most important thing that • Must have a documented financial impact due to COVID-19 yond the headlines. • Other Restrictions Do Apply (See application) “Sports is a great unifier fell from grace into the happened in this person’s in our country,” said direc- lows of substance abuse, life?’” said the directors, You are NOT eligible if you receive Public Housing or Section 8 Housing tors and co-executive pro- domestic violence and a who created the Netflix Assistance or have previously received City emergency rental assistance.