LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Britney Spears' former manager and friend Sam Lutfi will not be appearing in court today for a hearing regarding the temporary restraining order filed against him by Spears' parents. According to his spokesperson, Michael Sands, "I believe Sam will not be in court."

The restraining order will likely be extended, and Lutfi will not be challenging it. Sands said, "Sam and the family are communicating and cooperating, trying to do what's best for Britney...to the best of my knowledge the case has been continued."

Britney Spears' legal team is scheduled to appear in court at 1:30PM PST today for the hearing. Jamie and Lynne Spears originally filed the temporary restraining order against Lutfi on their daughter's behalf on February 1, 2008. When the restraining order was filed, Lynne Spears swore in a written declaration that Lutfi was drugging her daughter, among other allegations.

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