Overview

• Federline’s book You Thought You Knew alleges a nighttime incident in which Spears stood at their sons’ door holding a knife, according to excerpts published by major outlets.
• He says her behavior is “much worse than people imagine,” warns of an “irreversible” situation, and urges a shift from #FreeBritney to a focus on survival.
• Spears responded on social media that the disclosures are gaslighting and profit-driven, asserting she has pushed for a relationship with her children.
• She said one son has seen her for only 45 minutes in five years and the other visited four times in that period.
• A representative said Federline is monetizing her name after child-support payments ended in late 2024, and the memoir remains scheduled for publication on October 21.