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Parents to Sam: She's Ours Now
Parents to Sam: She's Ours Now
TMZ.com : TMZ has learned Britney's parents have won round one in the tug of war with Sam Lutfi. We're told the doctors at UCLA are now "fully cooperating" with the parents in the treatment of Britney Spears, however, the war probably is not over until a judge... Read more >
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Britney’s parents have won round one in the tug of war with Sam Lutfi.
In Case You Didn't Know — More from TMZ: We’re told the doctors at UCLA are now “fully cooperating” with the parents in the treatment of Britney Spears, however, the war probably is not over until a judge signs an order as to who has control. By the way, the men in white coats are giving props to LAPD’s “SMART Unit” which specializes in mental health cases for coordinating the events that went down last night and early this morning. UPDATE: Sam Lutfi left the ...

Britney Spears Committed Again (5150 Hold)
Bumpshack.com — ... from making medical decisions for her.  If she signs a Power of Attorney they can then make medical decisions for her.  Spears parents appear to have gained temporary control to make medical decisions for Spears, but this could change until a judge grants them that right legally. ...

Britney Spears’ Calm While Family Takes Over
Celebrity Dirty Laundry — ... however, that fight is now put on hold because the judge now makes the call. Update: Britney’s parents have won round one in the tug of war with Sam Lutfi. UCLA are now “fully cooperating” with the parents in the treatment of Britney Spears, however, the war probably is not over until a judge signs an order as to who has control. Sam Lutfi left the hospital before 4:00 AM. Papa Jamie just left. source source source

Britney Hospitalized Again
CelebWarship — ... Although Sam gave quotes to the media, sources claimed there is a “dogfight” going on between Sam and Britney’s mother and father over who will make medical decisions for Britney. ...

A Break From Britney As She Gets Help in the Hospital
PopSugar — ... . The good news is Brit was calm this time around and it turns out this hospital trip was a lot more well planned out. The paparazzi weren't as close to her home as last time, air space was cleared if necessary and cop cars make sure her route was undisturbed. There is still some craziness between who is in charge but apparently Sam Lutfi is out and Brit's parents are in — which makes sense. Britney supposedly has not slept since Sunday so let's hope now she can get some rest and the medical attention she needs. ...

Here We Go Again
Pink Is The New Blog — ... ... after a good night's/day's rest who knows what the sitch will be like. Will Britney stay committed to her mental health ... or will she bust free again and revert to her erratic behavior? Only time will tell :( [ Source ] It is very encouraging that Britney 's family have come to town in a show of support for her: It seems very obvs to me that they need to be the ones making medical decisions for her ... not Sam Lufti and not Adnan Ghalib . Clearly, Britney does not want them to make these sorts of decisions for her -- which is proof ...

After Not Sleeping All Week, Britney Finally Goes Willingly Into Hospital. Mom Should Join Her
Pretty Boring - The Cure For the Daily Blah — ... While Britney catches up on her sleep (she reportedly hadn't slept since Saturday), the parasites that surround her are battling over who controls her: her parents or slimy Osama Lufti. That's not much of a choice - kind of like having to choose death by fire or woodchipper. Which would you choose? I'd pick the extended stay in the loony bin. ...

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