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Cops Probe Claim Britney Was Drugged

Manager dosed her, mom charges in deposition

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 28, 2008 5:19 AM CST
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(Newser) – As Britney Spears' True Hollywood Story unfolds in real time, the latest dust-up centers on mother Lynne Spears' accusations that her daughter was drugged by former manager Sam Lutfi. The LAPD is working "to determine if laws have been violated" in response to Lynne's deposition claiming that Lutfi told her he had added ground-up pills to Britney's food, reports E! Online.

Lutfi doesn't deny that he dosed the songstress, but argues that the meds he gave her—which he won't name—were "miracle pills" that were "working wonders." The LAPD, meanwhile, isn't giving much away about their view of the situation. "Particular suspects have not yet been fully identified, nor has a formal investigation into open charges officially commenced," one officer announced.

In this video frame grab release by AP Television showing Sam Lutfi leaving UCLA medical center after visiting Britney Spears on Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 2008. Lynne Spears recalls Lutfi bragging to her that he had dosed Britney with ground-up pills added to her food. (AP Photo/APTN)
In this video frame grab release by AP Television showing Sam Lutfi leaving UCLA medical center after visiting Britney Spears on Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 2008. Lynne Spears recalls Lutfi bragging to...   (Associated Press)
Lynne Spears, mother of singer Britney Spears is shown at the premiere of the film Monster House, in this July 17, 2006, file photo in Los Angeles. Spears has filed a deposition accusing Britney's former manager Sam Lutfi of drugging the singer.
Lynne Spears, mother of singer Britney Spears is shown at the premiere of the film "Monster House," in this July 17, 2006, file photo in Los Angeles. Spears has filed a deposition accusing Britney's former...   (Associated Press)
Singer Britney Spears poses on the press line at the Scandinavian Style Mansion party in Los Angeles in this Dec. 1, 2007 file photo. Britney Spears' father and attorney John Eardley who claims to represent the pop star, traded legal barbs Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in an intensifying fight over...
Singer Britney Spears poses on the press line at the Scandinavian Style Mansion party in Los Angeles in this Dec. 1, 2007 file photo. Britney Spears' father and attorney John Eardley who claims to represent...   (Associated Press)
Britney Spears reacts as a throng of celebrity photographers surround her car as she leaves court after a hearing to work out custody arrangements with Kevin Federline for their two young sons on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Britney Spears reacts as a throng of celebrity photographers surround her car as she leaves court after a hearing to work out custody arrangements with Kevin Federline for their two young sons on Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Britney Spears on January 14. The pop singer's mother accuses former manager Sam Lutfi of drugging her daughter.
Britney Spears on January 14. The pop singer's mother accuses former manager Sam Lutfi of drugging her daughter.   (Getty Images)
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