Pop star Justin Timberlake, 43, had his driver’s license suspended by a New York judge during a virtual court hearing on August 2, 2024. The suspension follows Timberlake’s arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Sag Harbor on June 18. Timberlake, who is currently on tour in Europe, pleaded not guilty to the charges.According to the arrest report, Timberlake ran a stop sign, veered out of his lane, and exhibited signs of intoxication. The report states that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, he had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, and he performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests. Timberlake reportedly told the officer he had consumed ‘one martini’ and was following friends home.Timberlake’s attorney, Edward Burke Jr., maintains that the singer was not intoxicated and that the case should be dismissed. ‘The facts remain he was not intoxicated,’ Burke stated. ‘I’ll say it again: Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated and we’re very confident that charge, that criminal charge, will be dismissed’.However, Sag Harbor Village Justice Carl Irace criticized Burke’s public comments, calling them ‘irresponsible’ and threatening to impose a gag order if such statements continue. The judge noted that Timberlake’s refusal to take a breathalyzer test was a significant factor in the decision to suspend his license.The next court date is set for August 9, which Timberlake is not required to attend. However, there may be another hearing on September 13, where Timberlake might be asked to appear in person.
Key points
- Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license was suspended in New York following a DWI arrest on June 18, 2024.
- Timberlake pleaded not guilty to the charges during a virtual court hearing on August 2, 2024.
- His attorney, Edward Burke Jr.
- The next court date is set for August 9, with a possible hearing on September 13 where Timberlake may need to appear.
, maintains Timberlake was not intoxicated, but the judge criticized these public statements.
Contradictions👾While Timberlake’s attorney insists he was not intoxicated, the police report details several signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, strong alcohol odor, and poor performance on field sobriety tests.
