Father of Britney Spears suspended as conservator of her estate

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday suspended the father of Britney Spears from his 13-years-long role as the controller of the singer's business affairs.

"The current situation is not tenable. It reflects a toxic environment which requires the suspension of Jamie Spears effective today," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny said during a court hearing.

(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Leslie Adler)