Sam Lufti Denies Threatening Violence Against Britney Spears

Us Magazine - February 24, 2009 12:38 AM PST
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Britney Spears ' one-time manager, Sam Lutfi denied harassing the pop star, who has him under a temporary restraining order -- one in which her camp is pushing to make permanent.

Attorneys for Spears obtained the original order against Lutfi -- as well as her ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib and lawyer Jon Eardley -- on Jan. 31. L.A. Superior Court Judge Aviva K. Bobb granted the temporary order against Lutfi on the grounds that he had text and telephone communications with Spears and her hairstylist.

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The judge met with attorneys from both camps Monday to determine whether to extend the order, but no formal decision was made. She kept the orders in place and postponed her decision until Wednesday. Britney's father, Jamie, testified Monday due to scheduling conflicts.

Lutfi, who opposes the permanent stay-away order, says that he did not initiate any direct communication with Spears -- purportedly contrary to Jamie's testimony.

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"Any communication Lutfi purportedly had with Britney were conveyed by and between Lutfi and Britney through others, including, without limitation, Mr. Ghalib," stated court papers filed by Lutfi's attorneys.

Further, he maintained that in what communications did exist, none were aggressive.

"I have not, in any alleged communications with Britney, her hairdresser or any other person, threatened any act of violence against Britney or her family," Lutfi said in a sworn declaration.

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Lutfi went on to state that he received anonymous text messages on Jan. 10 from a "CityGalin310" -- whom he did not know -- warning that Spears father was was about to make public a letter written by the singer "making serious accusations against me."

Lutfi said he called Jamie to set up a meeting to discuss the "CityGaline310" messages. Jamie told him such a conversation would have to take place with his daughter's lawyer, Blair Berk, present, according to Lutfi.

Lutfi sued Spears earlier this month for alleged unpaid management fees and her mother, Lynne, for defamation. He is suing Jamie Spears for battery, NBC reports.


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  • E C
    Get a life dude, stay away from where ur not wanted... geesh
    report abuseposted February 25, 2009 4:09 PM PST
  • Gracy K
    She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site """" W e a l t h y D a t e r . c o m"""""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now?
    report abuseposted February 24, 2009 11:00 PM PST
  • CUTIE
    It is really obvious Mr. Lufti just desperately wants the Spears money. MOVE ON DUDE! You should be ashamed of yourself. Get a life!!! It's not the end of the world. Go find someone else to manage. Don't be Greedy, let her go, she has family. LUFTI! BASICALLY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BRITNEY SPEARS. USING BRITNEY SPEARS MONEY AND FAME TO GET WHERE HE IS NOW. Just go away
    report abuseposted February 24, 2009 5:14 PM PST
  • stefjacq
    Lufti probably does not have anymore money.....
    report abuseposted February 24, 2009 1:01 AM PST
  • Obama
    Funny Funny Stuff. Keep it coming you bunch of nut jobs, you all deserve each other!
    report abuseposted February 24, 2009 12:53 AM PST
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    screw the media if spears gets killd itr get drunk. seriusly.. do it and get out.. the media r liars in evry aspct of ews.. stupid lalife..
    report abuseposted February 24, 2009 12:46 AM PST
  • peachy girl
    This is what happens when your hollywood career fails
    report abuseposted February 24, 2009 12:10 AM PST
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    Wished "Little Jamie" would have kicked right in the Nuts...
    report abuseposted February 23, 2009 11:41 PM PST
  • diana d
    whatever.....he's a nut!
    report abuseposted February 23, 2009 11:32 PM PST
  • Luxx
    Sounds like.. you got me.. now I'll get you back.
    report abuseposted February 23, 2009 10:42 PM PST
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