Justin Timberlake made his first public remarks following this week’s drunk-driving arrest within the Hamptons that noticed his glassy-eyed mugshot go viral worldwide.
“It’s been a troublesome week,” the “Cry Me a River” crooner advised the gang at Chicago’s United Heart Friday night time as he resumed his “Neglect Tomorrow” world tour, his first efficiency since Tuesday’s embarrassing DWI bust.
Timberlake had already reportedly apologized to his behind-the-stage crew, however his feedback from the stage had been the primary time the 10-time Grammy winner, 43, had acknowledged the incident publicly.
Justin Timberlake, 43, acknowledged his Hamptons drunk driving arrest for the primary time publicly throughout a Chicago date on the singer’s “Neglect Tomorrow” world tour. Getty Photographs for Stay Nation
“I do know I’m onerous to like typically however you retain loving me proper again,” the previous NSYNC member continued from the stage, because the viewers showered him with cheers.
The “SexyBack” singer, who has two upcoming tour dates at Madison Sq. Backyard June 25 and 26, downed a stiff $21 Vesper Martini on the American Lodge, the place he had been “having dinner with a bunch of associates,” sources stated.
After pulling away in his grey 2025 BMW round 12:15 a.m., authorities stated Timberlake nearly instantly blew via a cease signal, prompting cops to tug him over exterior the charming lodge — a favourite of celebs the place rooms run as much as $625 an evening.
He was charged with driving whereas intoxicated and cited for operating a cease signal and failure to keep up his lane, court docket paperwork present.
He was charged with driving whereas intoxicated and cited for operating a cease signal and failure to keep up his lane, court docket paperwork present. Sag Harbor Police Division by way of Getty Photographs
The cop who pulled over the world-famous singer was “so younger that he didn’t even know” who Timberlake was, sources stated, not recognizing him or his title.
When he groused that the comb with the legislation was “going to smash the tour,” the cop responded “what tour?” as captured on bodycam footage.
Timberlake advised arresting officers he had simply the one drink however refused to take a Breathalyzer check three separate instances Doug Kuntz
Timberlake advised arresting officers he had simply had the one drink however refused to take a Breathalyzer check three separate instances. He tried to cross subject sobriety checks however failed and was taken into custody, in accordance with court docket paperwork.
A witness on the bar advised The Publish the “Mickey Mouse Membership” alum was “wasted,” even grabbing another person’s drink from the desk and guzzling it when the proprietor went to the toilet.
Timberlake appeared in court docket later that morning trying raveled in a black baseball cap, grey graphic t-shirt with “Stay Circuit” on it and a black short-sleeve button-up. He was launched with out bail.
The “In Time” star has acknowledged scuffling with “extreme consuming” up to now.
He has two kids with actress Jessica Biel, whom he married in 2012.
Biel, 42, who was in Manhattan to movie a film, in accordance with sources, advised Us Weekly that she was “shocked” and “extraordinarily upset” by the information of her hubby’s DWI bust.
If convicted he faces as much as a 12 months in Suffolk County Jail, nonetheless specialists advised The Publish that sentence is extremely unlikely given Timberlake’s clear legal file.
Extra probably he’ll be fined $500 and have his license suspended within the Empire State for 90 days.