Britney Spears’s conservatorship terminated after nearly 14 years

Musician regains independence after legal arrangement denied her right to make key life decisions

A judge has approved the termination of Britney Spears's conservatorship, freeing the pop star from the controversial legal arrangement that has controlled her life for nearly 14 years.

The ruling marks an extraordinary victory for the singer who had fought for years to regain her independence from the courts, which in 2008 took away her rights to make basic decisions about her finances, career and personal life.