Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on the controversial conservatorship Britney Spears has been under for the past 13 years - calling her a “legal slave”.
The plain-speaking broadcaster weighed in after Britney, 39, made an impassioned plea in court to terminate her dad’s and his team's control over her finances and indeed, her life.
The conservatorship was put in place initially after Britney suffered a mental breakdown. Since then a “Free Britney” movement has gained momentum, calling for the mum-of-two to be allowed to make her own decisions again.
Britney appeared via videolink at Los Angeles Court on Wednesday and spoke passionately for 23 minutes - the first time she has ever been heard in open court.
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