The story behind #FreeBritney and why you should care, a thread

In February of 2008, Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship by her father which gives him complete control over her life — including food, clothing, finance and shelter. #FreeBritney

It all started on January 4th, 2008 when Britney Spears was involuntary held under a 5150 hold following a custody dispute with Kevin Federline. That's when we saw the horrific videos of Britney being taken from her home in an ambulance chased by the paparazzi. #FreeBritney

She was released from the hospital the next day and was not required to remain for 72-hours. #FreeBritney

On January 31st, Britney Spears was placed under a second involuntary 5150 hold. However, extra precautions were taken that suggest this hold was planned well in advance. This is when the court agreed to place the pop star under a conservatorship. #FreeBritney

Not two months after being deemed too incapable of making decisions about herself, Britney Spears would guest star on How I Met Your Mother. #FreeBritney

By September, a woman who the court said can't make her own life decisions became be the most awarded woman of the night at the 2008 VMAs. #FreeBritney

That same month, the court put Britney Spears under permanent conservatorship even though she was denied her right to retain a lawyer. #FreeBritney

Since then, Britney has spoken about her life being too controlled. #FreeBritney

She even compared her situation to jail and said she “never wanted to become one of those prisoner people.” #FreeBritney

One of things Britney said she misses the most is being able to freely drive her car. Under conservatorship, she needs permission. #FreeBritney https://twitter.com/GodneyIsBritney/status/1086753964639563776/video/1

A documentary called “For the Record” follows Britney Spears through her Circus Tour and includes deleted footage where she speaks out about her situation. #FreeBritney

By 2011, Britney Spears was embarking on her Femme Fatale Tour during which fans have predicted that she was being heavily medicated. #FreeBritney

Legal experts began questioning the conservatorship in 2012 when Britney was chosen as an XFactor judge but was still deemed unable to care for herself. They said visitation with her kids could be jeapordized if she petitions for termination. #FreeBritney https://twitter.com/RicALick/status/1120483388266307584/video/1

During the Glory era, Britney Spears spoke out about the conservatorship on the Jonathan Ross Show. Fans in the audience confirmed this happened, but that part was cut out of the interview by the time it aired. #FreeBritney

During the 2016 election, Britney was forced to remove the hashtag #ImWithHer from her post supporting Hillary Clinton because she is allegedly not allowed to vote while she is under a conservatorship. #FreeBritney

On Instagram, Britney Spears has hinted at wanting freedom from the conservatorship as well. #FreeBritney

On January 4th, 2019, Britney Spears mysteriously cancelled her Las Vegas residency “Domination” citing her father’s health issues. #FreeBritney

3 days later, Britney was seen driving through In-N-Out for the last time. She would then go missing from the public for 3 months because her father allegedly put her into a mental health facility against her will. This would be Britney’s third involuntary hold. #FreeBritney

In April, news broke that Britney Spears was indeed in a mental health facility and her team said at the time she entered voluntarily. #FreeBritney

But Britney Spears allegedly told the court that she was forced into the facility by her father and that she was forced to take drugs. #FreeBritney

Britney’s co-conservator Andrew Wallet also resigned because “substantial detriment, irreparable harm and immediate danger will result to the conservatee and her estate if the relief requested herein is not granted.” He was asking for a raise not 5 months earlier. #FreeBritney

Fans began protesting in May during Britney’s court hearing. #FreeBritney

In September, Kevin Federline filed charges against Jamie Spears for allegedly abusing one of their kids. Because he remains Britney's conservator, she now only has 30% visitation with her kids. #FreeBritney

Later that month, Britney fans took the streets again at her next court hearing. People in the courtroom said a 730 investigation into the conservatorship was brought up by Britney’s mom before the public was asked to leave. #FreeBritney

Britney also spoke out on Instagram explaining how important her freedom is during this time. #FreeBritney

It’s worth noting that Britney Spears has been speaking out since this conservatorship began. #FreeBritney

One of Britney’s music video directors said the only direction she gave him was to film her in a cage. This has been a consistent theme since she was put under a conservatorship. #FreeBritney

This letter that Britney Spears allegedly wrote in third person also leaked to the public. She said she was “lied to” and “set up.” #FreeBritney

Britney’s doctor also mysteriously died. Now today, a judge will receive a report that will determine if the medical care she was received was approriate. Fans have organized protests and a #FreeBritney trending hour starting at 10:00 am PST.

Please join the fight to #FreeBritney from this conservatorship.