Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest video is released despite his attempt to block it

The Guardian - World News Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 21, 2026 at 04:12 PM

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Justin Timberlake was pulled over by police officers in Sag Harbor, New York, in June 2024 after running a stop sign and veering out of his lane. The pop star, who had consumed one martini, was suspected of driving drunk. He was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which he struggled with, including walking a straight line and standing on one leg. Timberlake initially claimed to be on a world tour, but later admitted to being in the area with friends. He pleaded guilty to impaired driving and was arrested. The arrest video footage, which runs for eight hours, shows Timberlake's interactions with police officers and his attempts to explain himself.

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Timberlake tells officers he had consumed one martini.

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Timberlake's lawyers sued to block the release of the video.

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Sag Harbor police released video footage of Timberlake's arrest.

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Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of impaired driving.

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Justin Timberlake was arrested for DWI in Sag Harbor, New York in 2024.

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Ted Shaffrey 30% AP 30% NSYNC ×250% Hamptons ×260% New York ×260% Sag Harbor ×270% Justin Timberlake ×10100%

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Sag Harbor

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