Britney Spears under investigation by police for striking employee: report

Honoree Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
Honoree Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo credit Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES -- Britney Spears is currently under investigation for allegedly striking an employee on Monday, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office saiid Thursday.

An employee of Spears claims the singer struck them during a dispute at her home on Monday around 10 a.m., according to CBS Los Angeles.

The employee was not hurt, but filed a complaint with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office will forward the results of its investigation to the District Attorney’s Office for potential consideration of misdemeanor battery charges.

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