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"My client has informed me that she is afraid of her father…She will not perform again if her father is in charge of her career."

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Spears's father, Jamie Spears, has been her legal guardian since 2008, but the two haven't even spoken to each other in some time, according again to Ingham in court.

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The court's decision not to lift the conservatorship is a defeat not just for Spears but for her fans as well. Many have participated in a #FreeBritney social media campaign that has spilled over into real life, including into the courtroom, where fans reportedly watched while wearing #FreeBritney face masks and other pieces of apparel to support the pop star.

One piece of good news for Spears is that her father is no longer her sole conservator, since a corporate entity called the Bessemer Trust will now serve as co-conservator with Jamie Spears.