Justin Timberlake, the acclaimed Selfish hitmaker, found himself facing a fraught situation following his arrest on DWI charges. It was a Tuesday like any other at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, until a night with friends took an unforeseen turn, leaving the 43-year-old artist to spend a restless night in custody before his arraignment on June 18.
Despite the chaos, his tenacity shines through; sources say he is determined to prove the night was anything but wild, claiming the arrest was the result of a single martini. With an arrest report indicating clear signs of intoxication but a firm denial from Timberlake’s team, the mystery surrounding the pop icon’s recent run-in with the law only adds to the complexity of this report.
The Fall of a Pop Icon? Disquieting Details on Justin Timberlake After DWI Arrest
The news of Justin Timberlake’s recent DWI arrest in The Hamptons has shocked fans and industry insiders alike. The 43-year-old singer, known for his boy band days in NSYNC and his successful solo career, is reportedly struggling with the aftermath of his arrest.
According to sources (via PEOPLE), Timberlake was “freaking out” while in custody after his arrest on Jun 18. The pop star, who has won ten Grammy Awards and enjoyed a successful music and acting career, is reportedly feeling the pressure of his lackluster album sales and tour performances:
He was freaking out and stayed up all night when he was in custody. He’s insisting he only had one drink and it wasn’t some wild night out.
After being pulled over, the Friends with Benefits actor reportedly told his arresting officer the following:
I had one martini and I followed my friends home.
This hiccup has not stalled the rhythm of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Following his arrest, the musician would be going on his scheduled tour, the source informed the outlet on Thursday.
It’s business as usual for him. The tour is continuing as planned.
He was brought to the Sag Harbor Police Headquarters and released the following morning after initially declining to submit to a chemical test several times.
Justin Timberlake’s DWI Incident: What You Need to Know
Following his DWI arrest, Justin Timberlake is facing backlash from fans and industry insiders.
Reports indicate that he refused to take a breathalyzer test at the scene, leading to the suspension of his driving privileges in the state of New York. It is interesting to note that the arresting officer was apparently “too young” to identify the singer (via Page Six).
Those with knowledge of the situation informed the outlet that Timberlake was at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor “with a bunch of friends” before being arrested. He drove to a friend’s house after leaving the establishment, but the police stopped him for a traffic infraction. An insider revealed:
His friends were telling the police, ‘Let him go, let him go.’
Following the arrest, Edward Burke Jr., a Hamptons attorney with experience handling high-profile cases, represented Timberlake. During the arrest, Burke attested to Timberlake’s “gentleman” demeanor and asserted his right to decline the tests. He said in a statement (via PEOPLE):
Mr. Burke looks forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these allegations. He will have a lot to say at the appropriate time. He is currently awaiting full discovery from the DA’s office.
The Palmer actor will be charged with DWI, running a stop sign, and failing to stay in his lane. The incident adds to the singer’s history of excessive drinking, which he has openly discussed in interviews. In a 2014 chat with Oprah Winfrey, Timberlake admitted to having “drank a whole bottle of whiskey”.
The Cry Me a River hitmaker has been arraigned on the DWI charge, as well as other traffic violations and his court date is set for July 26th. While he has remained tight-lipped about the incident, fans and critics alike are speculating about the implications for his music and acting endeavors.
