Kevin Federline, the ex-husband of Britney Spears, has detailed in his upcoming memoir claims that she would stand in the doorway of her sons’ room while they slept, occasionally holding a knife. These allegations are part of a broader account of their custody battles and the psychological holds she faced. Spears’ representatives have responded to the claims, stating that Federline is profiting from sensationalism and that the focus should be on the well-being of her children. The memoir also highlights the emotional toll of the custody dispute, including the involuntary psychiatric holds she faced, which eventually led to her 13-year conservatorship.
Federline recounted the incidents, describing how Spears would sometimes awaken her sons during the night, finding her standing silently in the doorway with a knife. This led to the children feeling fear and reluctance to stay at her house following their split in 2007. The former backup dancer also detailed the time in 2007 when Spears was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold after a custody dispute, which he said was one of the hardest nights of his life. Weeks later, Spears was placed on another psych hold, leading to her conservatorship and Federline gaining primary custody of the boys.
Federline admitted in an interview with The New York Times that he hasn’t spoken to Spears in years, but expressed concern that her release from conservatorship in 2021 wasn’t a good idea. He warned that the situation is getting closer to the 11th hour and urged supporters of the ‘Free Britney’ movement to now focus on the ‘Save Britney’ movement. The memoir also highlights the emotional strain on their relationship, with Spears later expressing her own feelings about her children and the difficulties in their relationship over the years.