ANDSinger Justin Timberlake was arrested on June 18 and released the next day, after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and not respecting a traffic sign.
The 43-year-old American left a hotel in the exclusive Hamptons area in his BMW, almost immediately ran a stop sign and left the correct lane.
Immediately, was intercepted by a traffic agent, who was struck by “his red, glassy eyes,” as stated in the police report.
In the document, it was also stated that Timberlake refused to take an alcohol test, claiming that he had had “only one martini,” although the agent wrote that “his breath gave off a strong odor of alcohol.”
The state in which the Hollywood star was captured by the authorities, would respond to possible high alcohol consumption that same night; At the moment nothing has been said about illegal substances.
Justin Timberlake apologizes to his audience
The singer and actor’s lawyers are preparing his defense so that he can face his legal problems, according to the digital media “E!News.”
““He looks forward to defending Mr. Timberlake against these accusations.”Edward Burke Jr., one of the famous man’s lawyers, told the American media.
“He will have a lot to say at the appropriate time,” the lawyer added, “but currently I am waiting to know the complete file by the district attorney’s office.
On June 22, Justin Timberlake performed in concert in Chicago as part of his ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’, and took the opportunity to apologize to his fans.
“We have been together through thick and thin. It has been a difficult week, but you are here and I am here,” said the artist before his audience.
The singer was released without bail after charges were brought against him this week in a Staten Island courtroom, allowing him to continue his tour.
“I know I’m hard to love sometimes, but you guys still love me,” Timberlake added.
The artist has a virtual hearing scheduled with the New York court on July 26. Meanwhile, he will be focused on continuing his tour, his lawyers stated.
KAREN CASTAÑEDA
DIGITAL SCOPE EDITORIAL
TIME
