- Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI in the Hamptons on Monday night.
- The incident occurred in Sag Harbor, where Timberlake was pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign and driving erratically.
- Timberlake appeared glassy-eyed and emitted an alcoholic odor but declined to take a breathalyzer test.
- He was released without bail after a court appearance on Tuesday and is expected to return to court on July 26.
- The arrest comes just days before Timberlake is scheduled to perform in Chicago and New York City as part of his ongoing tour.
In a surprising turn of events, renowned pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on Monday night in the Hamptons on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The 43-year-old singer, known for hit songs like “Can’t Stop the Feeling” and his work with the group NSYNC, was taken into custody by the Sag Harbor Police Department in New York.
According to reports, Timberlake was pulled over while driving to a friend’s house after having dinner at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor. A law enforcement official confirmed the arrest to ABC News, stating that Timberlake will be arraigned in court on Tuesday. Representatives for the Sag Harbor Police Department and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office declined to provide further details about the incident.
This is not the first time Timberlake has faced issues related to alcohol consumption. In 2019, the singer apologized on Instagram for a “significant lapse in judgment” after a video surfaced showing him holding hands with his “Palmer” co-star Alisha Wainwright. Additionally, in a 2014 episode of “Oprah’s Master Class: The Podcast,” Timberlake mentioned consuming an entire bottle of whiskey after a high-profile performance where audience members hurled bottles at him and other performers.
Pop star Justin Timberlake has been arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons, officials told ABC News.https://t.co/041kmqzfZH
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Despite the arrest, Timberlake’s upcoming tour engagements remain unaffected. The singer is scheduled to perform in Chicago this weekend and then return to New York City for two shows at Madison Square Garden on June 25 and 26. However, his representatives have yet to respond to requests for comment on the incident.
Timberlake’s rise to fame began as a child star on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” where he performed alongside other future stars such as Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, and Christina Aguilera. He went on to dominate the pop music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a member of the hugely successful boy band NSYNC, before embarking on a solo career in 2002.
The news of Timberlake’s arrest has undoubtedly come as a surprise to his fans and the music industry alike. As the investigation and legal proceedings unfold, all eyes will be on the pop star and how he navigates this latest challenge in his storied career.
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