A bartender at New York’s American Lodge has verified that Justin Timberlake “had 1 drink” at the establishment prior to his DWI arrest on Tuesday, June 18.
The unnamed workers member spoke to Individuals on Saturday, June 22, detailing the 43-yr-old’s movements, supporting the singer’s assert that he only experienced “one martini.”
A next staffer at American Lodge, situated in Sag Harbor, advised the outlet that, “If he was ingesting extra, it was not below.”
Timberlake was arrested on DWI-associated costs in the Hamptons and was taken into custody on Monday, June 17, just after being billed with driving even though intoxicated.
The Sag Harbor Law enforcement Department issued a statement about Timberlake’s arrest. “On June 18, 2024, at 12:37 AM, Justin R. Timberlake, age 43, of Tennessee, was observed functioning a 2025 BMW southbound on Madison Street, failing to halt at a duly posted quit signal and failing to preserve his lane of journey.”
It ongoing: “A targeted traffic end was initiated by a Police Officer from the Sag Harbor Village Police Department and on investigation it was determined that Mr. Timberlake was running his car or truck in an intoxicated issue.”
In accordance to court docket documents acquired by CNN, when Timberlake encountered police at the site visitors halt, he allegedly told them he “had one martini and I adopted my close friends house.” For every the outlet, the singer’s eyes had been “bloodshot and glassy” and there was a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath.”
One officer from the Sag Harbor Village Law enforcement Section reportedly pointed out that in addition to Timberlake owning “slowed speech,” he “was unsteady afoot and he done badly on all standardized subject sobriety exams.”
Timberlake also rejected a breathalyzer examination a few periods.
A attorney for the star, who is at present on the road for his Fail to remember Tomorrow World Tour and established to conduct a number of exhibits at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard this 7 days, is all set to protect the singer with “a great deal to say” about the arrest.
“I glance forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake on these allegations,” legal professional Edward Burke Jr. reported in a statement to Us Weekly on Wednesday, June 19. “I will have a large amount to say at the suitable time but am presently awaiting whole discovery from the district attorney’s business.”
Timberlake was held right away throughout his arrest and was arraigned at the Sag Harbor Village Justice Court the previous day. At 9:30 AM, he was introduced on his personal recognizance.
The “SexyBack” singer tackled the incident whilst on stage at Chicago’s United Centre on Friday, June 21.
“It’s been a hard week,” Timberlake explained although introducing his “Selfish” efficiency. “I know sometimes I’m tricky to enjoy, but you maintain on loving me and I appreciate you proper back.”