A Breakdown of Britney Spears's 13-Year Conservatorship Battle and How It Ended

After 13 years, Judge Penny ruled to terminate Britney's conservatorship once and for all. "The conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required," Judge Penny declared, per The New York Times. She also said Britney's estate conservator would continue working to help settle any ongoing financial concerns related to her case. The hearing marked the most pivotal and anticipated moment of the singer's long-standing legal battle for her freedom.