The pop whizz ’s collar lead to concerns … and memes .
Justin Timberlake catching a case wasn’t on my 2024 bingo card, and it probably wasn’t on yours, either. The former NSYNC frontman was arrested in the wee hours of June 18th after police suspected him ofdriving under the influence,TMZreports.
Police later revealed to the publication that Timberlake allegedly ran a stop sign after leaving the American Hotel in New York City in his 2025 BMW.
According to the police report, Timberlake showed many signs that he wasn’t fit to be operating a motor vehicle.
What’s worse is that Justin Timberlake’s attempt to leverage his star power allegedly failed miserably.
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Footage of his car driving down Main Street surfaced around the same time, just moments before his arrest viaTMZ.
consort toThe New York Post , someone tipped off the police about Timberlake . " [ They ] say Justin was give a hatful of drunkenness , and they severalise the cop to follow him if he is going to force , " the source said .
An alleged witness to Timberlake’s inebriated state suggested that it may have been more than just one drink. Speaking to TheNew York Post, the witness said, “He was wasted. At one point, just before closing, somebody got up to go to the bathroom and left his drink on the table.”
However, bar staff at the hotel where Timberlake was partying did confirm that he only ordered one drink in a statement toPeople.
Another employee order , " If he was drinking more , it was n’t here . "
Timberlake was taken into custody by Sag Harbor PD and spent the night in jail.
His attorney, Ed Burke Jr., issued a statement shortly after.
" I wait forward to smartly defend Mr Timberlake on these allegations , " Burke told PA Media . " I will have a lot to say at the appropriate fourth dimension but am currently look full find from the District Attorney ’s office . "
Before they knew it, his mugshot surfaced online,breeding more memesthan his reported statement to the police. According toTMZ, it also bred demand for new merch that included an image of his mugshot.
Ultimately, it doesn’t seem like this really impacted his tour in the way that he thought. However, he offered an apology to the tour crew.
Meanwhile, his arrest wound up getting tangled into his timeline with ex Britney Spears, who took a turn after she released her memoir.
What’s worse is that allegations emerged that Timberlake had a plethora of substances running through his system including Truvada and poppers. However, that was laterdebunked.
After a few days, Justin Timberlake returned to Instagram where he celebrated his show at Madison Square Garden.
Many had wondered what his wife,Jessica Biel, had to say about his arrest. She is currently filmingThe Better Sisterin New York City. While certain tabloids attempted to push the narrative that the incident strained their relationship, she was spotted in the crowd supporting her hubby at MSG.
Finally, Timberlakeaddressed the situationin public for the first time during his tour stop in Chicago.
Ultimately, it seems like Timberlake isn’t stressing the situation entirely. During the Boston stop on his Forget Tomorrow tour, he madea light jokeabout the ordeal.
Sounds like Justin Timberlake isn’t stressing about the situation too much.
