Justin Timberlake's attorney, Ed Burke, has claimed that the singer was "not intoxicated" and should not have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) at a concert in Boston.
Justin Timberlake's attorney, Ed Burke, has claimed that the singer was "not intoxicated" and should not have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) at a concert in Boston.
Burke made the claim in a statement to Fox News Digital after Timberlake appeared at a court hearing on Friday. The "SexyBack" singer waived his appearance at the hearing but will need to appear virtually at the next hearing on August 2.
Justin Timberlake's Attorney Claims Singer Not Intoxicated at Time of DWI Arrest
Burke emphasized that Timberlake "respects law enforcement" with the utmost regard and fully understands the "important work" they do on a daily basis.
"He cooperated with the police officers at all times and treated them with the respect they deserve," Burke said in his statement. "He also respects the entire judicial process including the District Attorney and Judge who were in court today."
Justin Timberlake's Attorney Claims Singer Not Intoxicated at Time of DWI Arrest
"But the fact remains, he was not intoxicated and they made an error in arresting him for it," he concluded. "We are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
Timberlake was arrested on June 18 for driving while intoxicated in his gray 2025 BMW in Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York. He failed to stop at a stop sign and was unable to stay in the right lane before he was pulled over, then "performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests," according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
Justin Timberlake's Attorney Claims Singer Not Intoxicated at Time of DWI Arrest
He had "bloodshot and glossy eyes," was "unable to divide his attention" and had a "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage... emanating from his breath." He was "unsteady afoot" and exhibited "slow speech," the arresting officer wrote.
Timberlake told the arresting officer he had one martini at The American Hotel and was following some friends home. He was taken to a police station in East Hampton, where he refused a breathalyzer test.
Justin Timberlake's Attorney Claims Singer Not Intoxicated at Time of DWI Arrest
The Sag Harbor police officer who pulled Timberlake over said he didn't know who the singer was or recognize his name, Page Six reported. As captured on body camera footage, the officer responded "What tour?" when the performer said under his breath that the arrest was "going to ruin the tour."
Timberlake was charged with one count of driving while intoxicated along with citations for failure to keep right and failure to stop at a stop sign, the district attorney's office confirmed to Fox News at the time.
