Barretto claims Britney Spears unfit mom

Sep 18, 2007, 10:48 GMT

08/31/2007 - Britney Spears - © Terry Thompson / PR Photos

Britney Spears took drugs in front of her young sons, her former bodyguard has claimed.

Tony Barretto - who was fired by the 'Toxic' singer in May - also alleges Britney paraded around naked in front of Sean Preston, two, and one-year-old Jayden James.

The minder - who said he was so appalled by Britney's neglect of her sons he felt compelled to speak out - made his allegations in a signed statement to a Los Angeles court yesterday (17.09.07).

Barretto's lawyer, Gloria Allred, said: "My client's statement detailed concerns regarding nudity by Miss Spears, drug use and the safety of her children.

"Mr. Barretto had been in her home, driving Miss Spears to her appointments and observed her behaviour to her children.

"He became very concerned about the children and their safety. Although he was reluctant to come forward and become embroiled in her custody dispute, he felt he had to because of his concerns about the children."

Allred, who is also representing Britney's ex-husband Kevin Federline, revealed Britney's legal team did not cross-examine Barretto over his statement, so the claims remain undisputed.

After the hearing, Britney's lawyer, Laura Wasser, announced she was quitting but refused to reveal why.

Britney, 25, is currently fighting Kevin for custody of their two boys.

The couple - whose divorce was finalised in July - were originally granted joint custody of Sean and Jayden but Kevin claims Britney's recent erratic behaviour shows she is not a fit mother.

Neither Britney or Kevin attended the hearing.

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