Famous pop singer Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he ignored a stop sign and veered out of his lane twice, authorities said Tuesday. The incident took place in the upscale Hamptons seaside area of New York.
According to a statement from the local district attorney’s office, Timberlake was arrested Tuesday morning on Long Island, in the town of Sag Harbor.
Justin Timberlake Arrested: Next Court Date
Timberlake, 43, was arraigned in Sag Harbor Village Justice Court and was later released, according to the statement, which added that his next court date will be a virtual appearance on July 26.
Court documents revealed that Timberlake was spotted by police shortly after midnight driving a gray BMW 2025. According to the documents, Timberlake failed to stop at a stop sign and could not stay on the right side of the road on two occasions.
When police stopped him, his eyes were “were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he was unsteady afoot and performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests,” the documents said.
Ed Burke, the singer’s attorney, told Us Weekly that this was a single count because he refused to take a breath analyser test.
“Mr. Timberlake was also charged with two other court citations, running a stop sign and not traveling in the correct traffic lane,” Burke told the outlet.
People magazine reported that Timberlake was arrested after leaving a dinner at the American Hotel.
About Justin Timberlake
Timberlake shot to fame as a member of the boy band ‘N Sync in the 1990s before launching a solo career. His hits include Can’t Stop The Feeling!, Suit & Tie and SexyBack.
In 2004, during the Super Bowl halftime show in Houston, Timberlake ripped off part of Janet Jackson’s clothing, briefly exposing her breast, which was attributed to a “wardrobe mistake.”
In 2018, he once again headlined the Super Bowl halftime show.
Justin Timberlake is currently in the middle of his Everything I Thought It Was Tour. He has two shows planned in Chicago this weekend and two shows in New York City next week.
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