Britney Spears 'to countersue bodyguard'

Britney Spears will reportedly countersue her former bodyguard Fernando Flores following his allegations that she sexually harassed him.

Spears is thought to be confident that she will be able to prove that Flores's claims are false and has been encouraged by ex-husband Kevin Federline to take legal action.

A source told the Chicago Sun-Times: "Kevin told Britney she should do it and she strongly agreed that winning this case and forcing Flores to pay - big time - may help quash other future nuisance lawsuits against celebrities.

"Like the ones you often see filed by disgruntled, fired ex-employees - like nannies, housekeepers, drivers and bodyguards."

Federline has reportedly defended Spears, arguing that the accusations are "baseless".