Justin Timberlake He appeared in court Friday in connection with a DWI arrest in June.
The former *NSYNC star pleaded guilty to a less serious charge and was given 25-40 hours of community service.
Timberlake reached a plea agreement with prosecutors before the hearing. Details of the agreement were not disclosed, but a person familiar with the deal said Timberlake agreed to plead guilty to a lesser offense of “driving while ability impaired,” a traffic violation that carries a $300 to $500 fine and a 90-day license suspension.
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Justin Timberlake arrives at court in Sag Harbor on September 13. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz)
Timberlake arrived at the court wearing dark glasses and a double-strand pearl necklace. The musician was accompanied by an entourage of people – including his lawyer Ed Burke Jr., bodyguards and his music manager Johnny Wright.
Justin Timberlake was arrested in June for allegedly driving under the influence. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
In documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the arresting officer claimed that when officers stopped Timberlake on the morning of June 18, “he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”
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Justin Timberlake’s photo was taken at the Sag Harbor Police Department. (Sag Harbor Police Department)
According to the complaint, Timberlake’s eyes were “red and glossy,” he “smelled strongly of alcohol on his breath” and he was “unable to divert his attention.” The “Cry Me a River” singer also displayed “slurred speech” and was “unsteady on his feet.”
Ed Burke Jr., Timberlake’s Lawyerhad previously claimed that police had made “critical mistakes” during the musician’s arrest in June.
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“The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI,” Burke said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “The police made several critical mistakes in this case. Today in court, you heard the district attorney try to correct one of those mistakes. But this is just one mistake, and there are many others. Sometimes police make mistakes, and this is just one of those examples.”
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Timberlake was originally charged The District Attorney’s Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that he has been charged with one count of driving under the influence, as well as counts of failing to move to the right and failing to stop at a stop sign.
According to the documents, the pop star told the arresting officer he had a martini and was heading home with some friends. After being arrested and taken to a police station in nearby East Hampton, he refused a breath test, listing his occupation as “professional” and saying he was “self-employed,” according to court documents.
Justin Timberlake is on tour amid his legal drama. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) criticized Timberlake’s plea agreement.
“MADD does not support plea deals in cases involving drunk driving, as we believe justice must be fully served for such a serious crime,” a spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Driving while intoxicated is a dangerous and reckless choice that puts lives at risk, and the consequences reflect the seriousness of that decision. Plea deals reduce the seriousness of drunk driving, a violent crime that kills and injures thousands of people each year.”
“MADD urges Mr. Timberlake to do the right thing by using his important platform to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and help prevent this crime,” the statement added. “While it has been reported that Mr. Timberlake will present a PSA with MADD, his representatives have not formally contacted us. MADD will continue to advocate for justice and accountability in every case of drunk driving, and we hope Timberlake’s future decisions reflect the seriousness of this issue and contribute meaningfully to our cause.”
Justin Timberlake takes the stage for his “Forget the World Tomorrow” tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)
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Timberlake opened up about his drunk driving arrest after the incident happened in Chicago during his “Forget the World Tomorrow Tour.”
“It’s been a tough week,” the 10-time Grammy winner told fans at the United Center during his first performance since his arrest. “I know sometimes I’m hard to love, but you keep loving me.”
The “Bye Bye Bye” singer faced criticism earlier this year when Britney Spears wrote about their relationship in her memoir. The pop star alleged that the former couple had an abortion, and she addressed Timberlake’s infamous “Cry Me a River” music video, which featured a woman who looked similar to Spears.
Spears claimed the media painted her as a “prostitute,” which broke the heart of America’s golden child.
Timberlake came on stage shortly afterward and responded to Spears, saying, “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to anyone I offended.”
The Associated Press and Ashley Papa contributed to this report.
