The staff member alleges they were struck by Spears, according to investigators who are still looking into the incident.
“This is overblown sensational tabloid fodder — nothing more than a fabricated ‘he said she said’ regarding a cell phone, with no striking and obviously no injury whatsoever,” Mathew Rosengart, attorney for Spears, said in a statement to CNN. “Anyone can make an accusation, but this should have been closed immediately. “
The Sherrif’s Department spokesman said the agency expects to conclude their investigation this week. They will then hand off their report to the Ventura County District Attorney to determine if a potential misdemeanor battery charge is warranted.