Mom says Britney was drugged.(LIFE - ARTS ETC.)(TAKING NAMES)

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Byline: Robyn-Denise Yourse, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Mom says Britney was drugged

A restraining order in Los Angeles aimed at Britney Spears' friend and manager Sam Lutfi claims that he drugged her, took over her life and finances and controlled the paparazzi who pursued her for months, Associated Press reports.

The order, based on a lengthy declaration from Miss Spears' mother, Lynne, says that Miss Spears met Mr. Lutfi, 33, in October and that "Mr. Lutfi has essentially moved into Britney's home and has purported to take control of her life, home and finances."

The documents released by the court yesterday asked him to stay away from her and stop the harassment. In a section of the order that detailed previous harassment, Lynne...