Justin Timberlake Can’t Say Bye, Bye, Bye To This Interest His recent DWI.
The “Cry Me a River” singer, 43, was the butt of a joke on the Season 2 premiere of the CBS police procedural “Elsbeth,” which made a not-so-subtle reference He was arrested in Hampton in June.
During the first few minutes of the primetime series’ second season opener, which aired Thursday, October 17, the show’s titular lead Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) and her NYPD friend Kaya Blank (Cara Patterson) stroll through the streets of Manhattan. and reflected on the lack of hate crimes over the summer that required his crime-solving abilities.
“What happened to all our high-profile cases?” Tascioni mourns.
“Oh, they’re all in Martha’s Vineyard, Tuscany… driving drunk in Sag Harbor,” Blake replied, before he and Tascioni shared a sarcastic smile and then laughed.
Timberlake was then charged with driving under the influence Being arrested in Sag Harbor, New York on June 18.
The pop star was cited for running a stop sign and failing to remain in her lane. He refused to take a breathalyzer and infamously commented that the incident would “Ruin the tour.” When the arresting officer asked, “Which tour?” Timberlake replied, “World tour.”
The singer is currently on his forget tomorrow’s world tourThe exchange launched countless memes.
A police report revealed that Timberlake claimed he had only had “one martini” on the night of his arrest. However, according to reports, Starr failed multiple field sobriety tests and displayed signs of intoxication, including poor balance and an inability to follow directions.
Timberlake took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while impaired during a September 13 court appearance.
“I didn’t live up to the standards I hold myself to,” Timberlake told the judge. He also said that he was “raised on certain values” and acknowledged that he has influence as a public figure given the “platform” he has “spent” on. [his] Creating Life.”
Timberlake paid a $500 fine and was sentenced 25 hours community serviceHe was also ordered to tender a public apology.
“It’s a mistake I made but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake,” Timberlake said Outside the Sag Harbor Courthouse.
“Even one drink – don’t get behind the wheel of a car.”
“Elsbeth”, a spinoff of “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight”, debuted in February 2024 and quickly became a hit with audiences. The show airs Thursdays at 10pm ET on CBS and is available to stream on Paramount+.
