There is a maze of shell companies and unusual accounting tactics that dissipated what should have been a massive estate.
“Mr. Spears has engaged in stonewalling and obstruction — for over six months — dodging his deposition and repeatedly failing to respond to simple requests for basic information,” Rosengart wrote.
The filing wants to answer two simple questions.
- “What were the total fees obtained or received by James Spears (or any entity in which he had any interest) from Britney Spears or the Estate?”
- “What were the total fees obtained or received by Tri Star Sports & Entertainment (or any of its affiliates) from Britney Spears or the Estate?””
“Improper and Abusive” legal strategies
Perhaps worst of all Rosengart says Jamie Spears is demanding he get to carry out a deposition on Britney. And he wants to ask her the questions himself.
“Even worse, despite the prior trauma Ms. Spears has endured, Mr. Spears is now seeking to take his daughter’s deposition (his own daughter’s deposition), even as he hides from answering essential deposition questions,” says Rosengart.
