Britney's ex may land in jail for 7 years

New York (ANI): Singer Britney Spears' former paparazzi beau Adnan Ghalib has been slapped with several counts relating to a hit-and-run, according to a press release. Ghalib, whose relationship with the pop princess lasted less than a year before their split in 2008, could land himself in jail for up to seven years if found guilty on the assault charges.

A press release by Los Angeles District Attorney's office claimed that the snapper faced an assault with a deadly weapon charge, along with battery and hit-and-run, reports the New York Daily News. It was further alleged that the District Attorney was asking for 110,000-dollar bail after Ghalib allegedly tried to run over a process server with his car in Los Angeles.

The development comes after the 36-year-old, along with and Spears' former manager, Sam Lutfi, was issued a restraining order after her father accused them of harassing his daughter.