Justin Timberlake has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to multiple reports. (Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated, according to a statement from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The arrest occurred on Tuesday morning, and Timberlake, 43, was formally charged before being released without bail. The DA’s office has not provided further details at this time.
Sag Harbor, an affluent village in the Hamptons, is a popular summer destination for celebrities. Timberlake, a former member of the iconic boy band NSYNC and a globally recognized singer, songwriter, and actor, was preparing to embark on a global tour for his sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was.
Timberlake has a history of seeking help for excessive drinking, an issue he has publicly addressed. In New York, driving while intoxicated can lead to severe penalties, including up to a year in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a minimum six-month driver’s license suspension.
Despite this legal setback, Timberlake was scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago this weekend, followed by a concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden next Tuesday. His fans are eagerly awaiting updates on whether these shows will proceed as planned.
Timberlake, a 10-time Grammy winner, is also known for his roles in popular films such as The Social Network and Friends With Benefits. He is married to actor Jessica Biel, with whom he shares two children.
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