Gaetz invites Britney Spears to speak before Congress: ‘You have been mistreated by America’s legal system’

Rep Matt Gaetz of Florida, along with support from three other Republican House members has invited Britney Spears to speak before Congress about her battle over her conservatorship.

Gaetz alongside Representatives Marjorie Taylor Green R-Ga, Burgess Owens R-Oh and Andy Briggs R-Az expressed “their deep concern” for the popstar, telling her that they “could see the struggle and torment you were enduring. We could see the obvious financial, emotional and psychological abuse at the hands of your conservators.” A clear reference to her failed attempt to have her father, James P Spears removed from as a conservator of her $60 million estate.

Last week Spears broke her silence to deliver scathing remarks before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny. During her bombshell testimony Spears alleged that she was forced to take high doses of Lithium against her will. She also claimed that she was prevented from having a doctor remove an IUD contraceptive device, despite wanting to have more children. However, Judge Brenda Penny denied Spear request to have her father removed from his conservatorship role, something he has held since 2008 when his daughter was facing mental health and substance abuse issues.

Their letter continues by inviting the popstar to Capitol Hill because “The United States Congress should hear your story and be inspired to bipartisan action. What happened to you should never happen to any other American. Congress can make things better and you can inform our policy decisions.” Telling Spears that the “federal courthouse door was closed to you and to too many Americans. Your story is so powerful, and the admiration of your achievements so great, you {and perhaps only you} can blow that door wide open, giving hope to millions. Your life, liberty, and happiness have been taken from you. Please take advantage of the empowerment that public congressional testimony can unlock.”

The four lawmakers also reminded Spears that “You owe nothing to anyone; you deserve to live a life of freedom and to choose your own path.” The letter ends, “Your life story and tremendous performing talent has continued to inspire people all over the world. We stand ready for your reply. We hope that you will express interest in sharing your story, we stand with you, Britney – whatever you decide.”

As mentioned earlier the Judge denied Spears court appointed lawyer’s request to have her father dropped as a conservator, however the Judge did agree to allow Bessemer Trust Company of California to be added as a co-conservator, although its reported that the paperwork which would make the firms role official has yet to be filed.