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Justin Timberlake speaks out after pleading guilty to lesser charge in his DWI case

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As a seasoned film enthusiast who has spent countless hours watching the lives of celebrities unfold on the big screen, I must say that Justin Timberlake‘s recent court appearance was as dramatic as any Hollywood blockbuster. The pop sensation, who seems to have it all – talent, charm, and a successful career, found himself in hot water due to an impaired driving charge.

On Friday, Justin Timberlake spoke to the press shortly after admitting guilt to a lesser charge related to an impaired driving incident in his Hamptons case involving DWI (Driving While Intoxicated).

The famous singer, previously detained by the police in June during touring, was given a sentence involving:

He was arrested back in June after allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign or stay in his lane as he left a dinner at the American Hotel after midnight. After refusing to take a breath test three times, he was automatically arrested and held overnight in jail. In August, his driving privileges were suspended.

Just outside the courthouse, Timberlake began with a public service announcement: “I’d like to remind everyone here, and those listening, that if you’ve had even a single drink, please avoid driving. There are numerous other ways to get around.

Edward Burke Jr., Timberlake’s lawyer, initially spoke to the media, pointing out that “the evidence shows my client consumed the contents of a single drink over a two-hour period at the American Hotel. Contrary to previous reports, he did not drink anyone else’s drinks and was not warned against driving. He was neither rude nor obnoxious; instead, he displayed politeness, cooperation, and respect throughout his interaction with law enforcement, who were equally professional and courteous towards him.

Additionally, he highlighted that traffic violations due to impaired driving differ from those resulting from drunkenness, as they are considered civil offenses rather than criminal charges.

Meanwhile, Burke, who hails from Sag Harbor and expressed gratitude towards nearly all sectors of Suffolk County’s law enforcement and judicial system, did so willingly. On the other hand, Timberlake delivered his words with sincerity and introspection when he addressed the same gathering.

For much of my lifetime, many of you have taken care of me,” the performer mentioned, “and it’s important for you to understand that I usually set a very high bar for myself. Unfortunately, this situation didn’t meet those standards.

He explained that he grew up in a tiny community, and fully grasped the tension his circumstances created among the residents of Sag Harbor.

Later on, he expressed his gratitude towards those who contributed to the case’s resolution, further stating, “I am truly thankful, and I want to express my thanks to them. To wrap up, let me say we can all be safer in the future, and I promise to do my best. I hope everyone else follows suit.

In a court setting, he acknowledged to the judge, “In retrospect, my decision-making was flawed. I am fully aware of the gravity of the situation.

According to documents obtained by The Times, the arrest report stated that Timberlake appeared intoxicated. His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from his breath, he struggled to focus on multiple things at once, he spoke slowly, he was unsteady on his feet, and he performed poorly in all the standard field sobriety tests, suggesting he was under the influence.

As a dedicated film enthusiast, I’d rephrase the report from Page Six like this:

The singer’s Forget Tomorrow world tour picks up again with a Sept. 28 show in Newark, N.J., and continues through June 2025.

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2024-09-13 22:01

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