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justin timberlake pleads guilty to drunk driving

2024-09-14

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according to foreign media reports, on september 14, american singer justin timberlake pleaded guilty to drunk driving on the 13th local time. as part of the settlement agreement, he will be fined, have his driver's license revoked for a period of time, and receive community service.

image source: screenshot of associated press report

timberlake reportedly arrived at the sag harbor justice court on long island, new york, with his lawyer that day. as part of the agreement reached with the court, he admitted that he had driven under the influence.

timberlake said, "even if you have one drink, don't drive. this was a mistake i made." he hopes that people can learn a lesson from it.

as part of the settlement, timberlake will pay a fine and lose his driver's license for 90 days. the judge in the case asked him if he was willing to perform community service in addition to the fine, and timberlake agreed to work about 25 hours for a nonprofit organization of his choice.

timberlake was arrested on june 18 in long island, new york. police said he ran a stop sign, veered off the road and got out of the car smelling of alcohol. timberlake initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.

according to the associated press, timberlake is an american singer who has won 10 grammy awards.