On Monday, June 17, authorities arrested Justin Timberlake for a DWI after he blew a stop sign. According to police reports, the 43-year-old appeared glassy-eyed and smelled of alcohol as he swerved along a road in the wealthy Hamptons enclave of Sag Harbor. He refused a breathalyzer, producing a somber mugshot the next morning.
Timberlake is due in court again on July 26, which will likely require canceling his world tour appearance in Poland on the same day. The singer, songwriter, and actor had managed to mostly distance himself from scandal for several years before his arrest. But this incident lands Timberlake squarely back in the spotlight.
The “SexyBack” singer isn’t the first pop star to face a DWI arrest, however. Justin Bieber In January 2014, police arrested Justin Bieber in Miami Beach for a DUI, resisting arrest without violence, and having an expired driver’s license. Authorities pulled him over as he drove a yellow Lamborghini, allegedly participating in a street race with a friend.
Police reports indicated that Bieber admitted to consuming alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs before driving. The arrest drew significant media attention and led to widespread public scrutiny of Bieber’s behavior. Following the arrest, the “Peaches” singer reached a plea deal.
He agreed to take anger management courses and make a charitable donation. In 2021, Bieber discussed his DUI on Instagram . He captioned a photo of himself in handcuffs, “7 years ago to.
