Britney Spears Comments on Rumors, Says Her Family Received ‘Death Threats’

Britney Spears Comments on Rumors, Says Her Family Received ‘Death Threats’
Britney Spears in an April 2018 file photo. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Britney Spears was forced to issue a statement to her fans after a rumor emerged that she was being held at a mental health facility against her will.

Spears said on Instagram that her family had received death threats after the hashtag #FreeBritney trended based on rumors that she was being held at the facility at the behest of her father, Jamie Spears.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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