Sam Lutfi is a television and film producer from Los Angeles, California. Lutfi was a long time friend of pop singer Britney Spears. Some of Lutfi's work includes the films Crossing Cords, Circles and Bug Buster.
Drugging Allegations
Britney Spears' mother, Lynne Spears accused Lutfi of drugging her daughter and mentally and emotionally manipulating her. She claims that the producer told Spears that if she didn't do exactly what he said, she would never see her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline again.MSNBC: Police Looking into Whether Spears was Drugged (March 4, 2008)
Restraining Order
A restraining order was taken out by Spear' father, James Spears, against Lutfi on February 21, 2008. The order restricts Lutfi from coming within 250 feet of Britney Spears or her home.People: Judge Extends Sam Lufti's Restraining Order (February 21, 2008)
Lifted from Restraint
On July 31, 2008, an attorney for Britney Spears announced that a restraining order extension will not be needed against Lutfi. Spears indicated that she does not wish to see Lutfi again, yet doesn't feel the need to reinstate the restraining order.The Associated Press: Britney Wants No Contact with Sam Lutfi (July 31, 2008)