Free Britney Activists Stand by Britney After DUI Arrest

0:00It's March 10th, here's your Durham News in two minutes. Members of the Free Britney Movement released a statement standing by Britney Spears after her DUI arrest earlier this month. They stressed that the incident does not call for reinstating the conservatorship she escaped after 13 years. Britney, now 44, was stopped by highway patrol on March 4th for speeding and erratic driving. Officers suspected alcohol and drugs were involved, so they arrested her and took a blood sample at a hospital. She was released the next morning, and the case is still under review. The activists, including Kevin Wu, Leanne Simmons and Meg Radford, say past trauma from strict control can make accepting help tough, but it should. Not lead back to conservatorship. They point out their efforts created stronger protections against abuse in California. Her spokesperson called the arrest inexcusable, yet hopes its sparks needed changes, with family stepping in for support. Britney's sons, Preston and Jaden, ages 20 and 19, have been spending time with her since

1:01then. Meanwhile, Britney's conservatorship, run by her father Jamie from 2008 until 2021, ended amid public outcry. The group wishes her health and freedom on her own terms. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com.