What To Know About Justin Timberlake’s Arrest and His Response

Simply days after his arrest in the Hamptons, Justin Timberlake resumed his Forget Tomorrow World Tour on Friday, June 21, on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois and emotionally addressed his “powerful week.” 

The 43-year-old pop star bowed right down to the roaring crowd and appeared to wipe away a tear after sharing the emotionally taxing week following his arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, the place he was positioned beneath arrest and charged with driving while intoxicated within the early hours of June 18. The NSYNC singer is due again in courtroom subsequent month.

The arrest got here simply after the singer celebrated Father’s Day, with spouse Jessica Biel exalting him as “the rock” of the household on which they lean on in a post dedicated to him. The actress was noticed filming scenes some two and a half hours south of the Hamptons in New York Metropolis’s Central Park on June 17, simply previous to Timberlake’s arrest. 

ET is breaking down the occasions that led as much as his arrest and the following fallout.

Justin Timberlake celebrates Father’s Day

Each Timberlake and Biel took to social media to have fun the vacation. The “SexyBack” singer posted two photographs of his and Biel’s kids — sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 3.

In his caption, Timberlake referred to as them his “2 best items.”

“I study extra about myself on a regular basis simply since you each selected me to be your Daddy,” he added, partially. “I’ll at all times be there for you thru your peaks and valleys…. to carry you up and present you the way excessive you may take this life and to choose you up whenever you fall.”

Biel’s carousel put up included photographs of Timberlake horsing round with the children. In her caption, she referred to him as “THE ROCK. The rock we climb on, we lean in opposition to. The rock that shades us from the solar.”

Following his arrest, feedback on each posts have been restricted.

Justin Timberlake hangs out with associates at a boutique resort

Based on TMZ, Timberlake was hanging out with associates on the night time of Monday, June 17 at The American Resort, a boutique institution that additionally presents a 75-foot yacht for hire.

TMZ additionally reported, citing sources, that Timberlake’s associates — those he had been hanging out with on the resort — raced to the scene and tried convincing cops to offer him a break, to no avail. It must be famous that the police report, later obtained by ET, made no point out of this declare.

A supply later advised ET, “Justin was together with his associates [Monday] night time at American Resort and actually having fun with himself. He appeared a little bit tipsy and drunk, however not in a belligerent means. When he left and bought in his automobile, he revved his engine a couple of instances.”

One other supply tells ET, “Justin and his social gathering arrived after 10 p.m. and had been stuffed with power. He was with a gaggle of round 6-7 folks together with males, girls and a few younger adults.There wasn’t anybody within the eating room, however there have been a couple of folks nonetheless consuming on the bar. It was shocking to see them present up so late as a result of the restaurant was just about closed by the point they bought there.”

Jessica Biel is lower than three hours away in Central Park

In the meantime, Biel was working and filming scenes for her new Prime Video sequence, The Higher Sister. ET obtained photographs of the 42-year-old actress in medieval costume on the set in Central Park. She wore a white high, blue bodice and tan skirt as she shot scenes for the thriller alongside co-stars Corey Stoll and Elizabeth Banks.

Between takes, the seventh Heaven star was seen carrying a script and sipping a drink whereas sporting extra informal garments.

The Higher Sister follows “Chloe (Biel), who strikes by the world together with her good-looking lawyer husband, Adam, and teenage son Ethan by her facet whereas her estranged sister, Nicky (Banks), hustles to make ends meet whereas attempting to remain clear,” per the sequence’ description. “When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves by the household, laying naked long-buried secrets and techniques.”

Justin Timberlake’s arrest report

A spokesperson for the Sag Harbor Police Division tells ET that cops noticed Timberlake on June 18 at roughly 12:37 a.m. driving a 2025 grey BMW southbound on Madison Road. Cops say he did not cease at a duly posted cease signal and he failed to remain in his lane.

“A visitors cease was initiated by a Police Officer from the Sag Harbor Village Police Division and upon investigation it was decided that Mr. Timberlake was working his automobile in an intoxicated situation,” the assertion continued. “Mr. Timberlake was positioned beneath arrest, processed, and held in a single day for morning arraignment. Mr. Timberlake was arraigned on the Sag Harbor Village Justice Court docket on June 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. the place he was launched on his personal recognizance.”

Timberlake’s lawyer, protection lawyer Edward Burke Jr., confirmed to ET that the singer was charged with one depend of DWI and cited for operating a cease signal and failure to maintain in his lane. He is due again in courtroom just about on July 26.

Based on the police report obtained by ET, cops say Timberlake was noticed “touring southbound on Madison Road, a public freeway within the village of Sag Harbor.” Cops say they noticed Timberlake fail to cease at a posted cease signal at Madison Road and Jermaine Avenue at roughly 12:17 a.m.”

One minute later, cops say they noticed Timberlake “fail to maintain the precise facet of the roadway on Madison Road with a cross road of Forrest Road, and once more at Madison Road with a cross road of Susan Road.” At this level, cops say they pulled the singer over and “upon contact with [Timberlake] it was ascertained that [he] was working stated automobile in intoxicated circumstances, in that his eyes had been bloodshot and glassy, a powerful odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide consideration, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot, and he carried out poorly on all standardized discipline sobriety exams.”

At 12:37 a.m., cops word within the police report that they positioned Timberlake beneath arrest and he was taken to police headquarters the place he was processed and booked. Cops say “the alcohol affect report was learn in its entirety to [him] at [12:52 a.m.], to which [Timberlake] responded, ‘No, I am not doing a chemical check.’ The alcohol affect report was learn in its entirety a second time at [1:07 a.m.], to which [Timberlake] responded, ‘I refuse.’ The alcohol affect report was learn in its entirety a 3rd time [at 1:22 a.m.], to which [Timberlake] responded, ‘I refuse.'”

Cops additionally word within the police report that Timberlake made the next admission, “I had one martini and I adopted my associates residence.” 

Justin Timberlake noticed leaving jail

Hours after his arrest, Timberlake was noticed leaving jail. The “Cry Me a River” singer regarded relaxed as he exited the power. He wore an extended black gown shirt, a grey shirt, denims and white Nikes. He additionally had a black ball cap on and shades.

At one level, it appeared as if Timberlake was smiling as he walked to his ready automobile.

Justin Timberlake’s mugshot launched

Timberlake’s mugshot was launched hours after his arraignment for a DWI cost June 18  in Sag Harbor, New York. He appears to be like somber in his mugshot. 

Based on the police report, police famous that “upon contact with [Timberlake] it was ascertained that [he] was working stated automobile in intoxicated circumstances, in that his eyes had been bloodshot and glassy, a powerful odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide consideration, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot, and he carried out poorly on all standardized discipline sobriety exams.”

Jessica Biel noticed smiling on set hours later

Hours after Timberlake’s arrest, Biel was photographed smiling and laughing on the set of her Prime Video series with different members of the forged and crew whereas taking pictures an out of doors scene within the Huge Apple.

Biel, who seemed to be in good spirits, rocked a striped black and beige long-sleeve gown and a brief ‘do as she stood round between takes throughout manufacturing on the morning of June 18.

Justin Timberlake is ‘Remorseful’

On June 19, a source told ET, “Justin is feeling remorseful, ashamed, and humiliated, but additionally accountable.”

Based on the supply, Timberlake “doesn’t imagine he wants assist in relation to alcohol,” as a substitute viewing the incident as a “main lapse of judgement.” 

“This case has taken a toll on him, however he’s attempting to view it as a means that he can reset himself,” the supply added. “He does his greatest to set a constructive instance for himself, Jess, his household and the general public, and can proceed to attempt to study and develop. He takes this critically and acknowledges the way it can impression his household dynamic as a husband and father, and his followers too.” 

In the meantime, Timberlake and Biel are remaining a unit following the incident.

“Justin and Jess are very grateful that nobody was damage and that everybody is OK and secure,” the supply continued. “Jess is unquestionably feeling upset, however she is by Justin’s facet. She acknowledges that Justin, and all of us, are all human and make errors.” 

Timberlake Addresses the Arrest at His Tour

Timberlake addressed his arrest throughout night time one among his tour at United Middle in Chicago. 

“We have been collectively by ups and downs and lefts and rights and, uh, it has been a tricky week,” Timberlake says in video shared on social media. “However you are right here. I am right here … I do know generally I am onerous to like however you retain on loving me and I like you proper again. Thanks a lot.”

In the course of his remarks, Timberlake bowed right down to the group after they gave him a roaring ovation. Following his remarks, Timberlake appeared to wipe away tears earlier than inviting the group for a singalong. He is scheduled to carry out once more in Chicago on Saturday night time earlier than returning to New York Metropolis June 25-26 to carry out at Madison Sq. Backyard. 

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