Justin Timberlake’s lawyer vows to “vigorously” defend star as false drug use claims go viral on social media

Justin Timberlake‘s lawyer have vowed to “vigorously” defend the pop star after false drug use claims surrounding his arrest have gone viral.

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Timberlake was arrested on Tuesday (June 18) in Lengthy Island, New York for “driving whereas intoxicated”. In response to a criticism obtained by the New York Post, the 10-time Grammy Award winner claimed to have consumed simply “one martini” earlier than following his buddies dwelling in his automotive.

He additionally allegedly refused a breathalayser, as per his lawyer Ed Burke: “The cost was a single depend as a result of he refused the breath take a look at. Mr. Timberlake was additionally charged with two different court docket citations, operating a cease signal and never travelling within the appropriate visitors lane.”

Following his arrest, a satirical account on X/Twitter was capable of idiot followers that the pop star was on varied medicine on the time.

As per the Daily Mail, the X/Twitter account by the identify @PooCrave – which makes use of the same username and icon as the favored on-line media supply often called @PopCrave – tweeted that the ‘Rock Your Physique’ singer ‘had traces’ of molly (ecstasy), poppers, Truvada and cocaine in his ‘bloodstream’ following his DWI.

The tweet went viral, inflicting many customers to be mistaken into believing that the information had come from a professional supply. It gained over 25,000 retweets and 24 million views in a number of hours.

Now, Burke has shared an announcement to PA Media information company (through BBC) that learn: “I stay up for vigorously defending Mr Timberlake on these allegations. I'll have rather a lot to say on the applicable time however am presently awaiting full discovery from the District Lawyer’s workplace.”

Elsewhere, it was reported that the cop who arrested Timberlake allegedly didn't recognise the popstar – with Timberlake allegedly saying it will “destroy” his tour.

Page Six not too long ago obtained extra particulars concerning the arrest, claiming that the police officer who made the arrest didn't recognise the worldwide famous person. An insider chatting with the publication additional claimed that the officer “was so younger that he didn’t even know” who Timberlake was.

A second supply additionally alleged to Web page Six the next alternate: “Justin mentioned beneath his breath, ‘That is going to destroy the tour.’ The cop replied, ‘What tour?’ Justin mentioned, ‘The world tour.’”

Per TMZ, the previous *NSYNC star is due again in court docket on July 26. The outlet additionally alleged that the singer’s buddies had been close to the arrest and pleaded with police to let him unfastened, however officers refused.

Elsewhere, Timberlake not too long ago launched his sixth album ‘All the things I Thought It Was’. In a three-star assessment, NME wrote: “Timberlake is a much less beloved pop famous person than he in all probability must be 25 years after he sang ‘It’s gonna be might’ on an era-defining NSYNC banger.

“‘All the things I Thought It Was’ reveals he hasn’t misplaced his vocal chops or capability to work a groove, nevertheless it doesn’t do sufficient to make you block out previous misdemeanours. For now, Timberlake’s problematic fave period should wait.”

In different information, the singer is about to carry out a two-night run at Chicago’s United Middle on June 21 and 22 adopted by two reveals at New York’s Madison Sq. Backyard subsequent week (June 25, 26). Visit here to purchase any last-minute tickets.