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Justin Timberlake: Video of His DUI Arrest Released to the Public

Published March 21, 2026, 12:14
Justin Timberlake: Video of His DUI Arrest Released to the Public

A video of singer Justin Timberlake's arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in New York in 2024 has been released to the public following a court decision. Timberlake had initially tried to prevent the release of the footage but eventually agreed it did not constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. The video shows police pulling him over for driving outside of his lane and requesting a sobriety test. The singer appears uneasy and struggles to follow the officers' instructions. Timberlake was initially charged with DUI, as well as violations for running a stop sign and failing to maintain lane. According to the police report, his eyes were "bloodshot" and "glassy," and his performance on field sobriety tests was inadequate. He claimed to have had one martini and refused a breathalyzer test. Three months later, Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was fined $500 and ordered to perform 25 to 40 hours of community service. He was originally charged with a misdemeanor DUI, but ultimately pleaded guilty to "driving while ability impaired." The release of the video comes months after the arrest and marks the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The footage provides a visual record of the events leading to Timberlake's arrest and is expected to spark discussions about drunk driving and the public release of such incidents.