Justin Timberlake’s lawyer argues singer was “not intoxicated” throughout DWI arrest

Justin Timberlake’s lawyer has argued the singer was “not intoxicated” when he was arrested final month for allegedly driving drunk.

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As was reported by AP on the time, the singer was in Lengthy Island, New York when he was accused of driving underneath the affect on June 18. Per an announcement from the Suffolk County District Legal professional’s workplace, Timberlake was anticipated to be arraigned in Sag Harbor, on the japanese finish of Lengthy Island.

Following a subsequent look in courtroom, the ‘Rock Your Physique’ star was launched with out bail and was solely charged with a “single rely” of driving whereas intoxicated as a result of he “refused the breath take a look at” when he was arrested.

Ed Burke Jr, Timberlake’s lawyer, who beforehand vowed to “vigorously” defend him as false drug use claims swirled on social media, reiterated that Timberlake was not drunk in a listening to on the DWI case yesterday (July 26).

“He was not intoxicated. I’ll say it once more. Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated,” he stated, per The Independent. “And we're very assured that cost, that prison cost, might be dismissed.”

Burke additionally added that the officers responding to the incident “made a lot of very important errors on this case”, and that Timberlake “cooperated” absolutely: “From the second he was ordered out of his automotive to the second he was charged.”

He famous that the police, “like each certainly one of us, make errors”. Timberlake was not current for the listening to associated to his arrest, however initially addressed it after resuming his tour in Chicago final month, saying it had been a “powerful week”.

Throughout his set, he thanked followers for his or her help, saying: “We’ve been collectively by means of ups and downs, lefts and rights. It’s been a tricky week, however you’re right here and I’m right here, and nothing can change this second proper now.”

He continued earlier than wiping a tear off his cheek: “I do know generally I’m arduous to like however you retain on loving me and I like you proper again.”