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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's drink-driving arrest released

Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's drink-driving arrest released

Summary

Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 arrest for drink-driving in New York has been made public after a legal settlement. Timberlake, who was arrested for driving while intoxicated, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. The video shows Timberlake during the arrest process, including sobriety tests and interactions with police.

Key Facts

  • Bodycam footage of Timberlake's arrest in June 2024 was released after a settlement.
  • Timberlake was originally charged with driving while intoxicated.
  • The video shows him driving through a stop sign and on the wrong side of the road.
  • Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while impaired.
  • He was ordered to pay a fine, do community service, and make a public safety announcement.
  • Timberlake initially tried to block the video release, arguing it could harm his reputation.
  • The footage includes his interactions with police and sobriety test attempts.
  • Timberlake admitted his actions were a mistake and urged others to learn from them.

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