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Justin Timberlake Sues to Block Release of Drunk Driving Arrest Footage
The pop star claims making the body cam video public would be an "unwarranted invasion of personal privacy".
Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:07pm
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Justin Timberlake has filed a lawsuit in Suffolk County Supreme Court in an attempt to block the release of police body cam footage from his June 2024 drunk driving arrest in Sag Harbor, New York. The 45-year-old singer and actor was charged with driving while intoxicated after being spotted partying at a local hotel and allegedly taking another patron's drink.
Why it matters
Timberlake's legal move to suppress the release of the embarrassing footage highlights the challenges celebrities face in maintaining their public image, especially when it comes to high-profile incidents involving alcohol and law enforcement. The case also raises questions about personal privacy rights versus public interest in accessing information about the conduct of public figures.
The details
According to court records, Timberlake was arrested by Sag Harbor police on June 18, 2024 and charged with driving while intoxicated. Witnesses reported that the "SexyBack" singer was partying at the posh American Hotel when he was spotted taking another patron's drink. Timberlake was later sentenced to community service to settle the case, but is now seeking to prevent the release of the body cam footage, claiming it would be an "unwarranted invasion of personal privacy".
- Timberlake was arrested on June 18, 2024.
- Timberlake was sentenced in September 2024.
The players
Justin Timberlake
A 45-year-old singer and actor who was arrested for drunk driving in Sag Harbor, New York in 2024.
Sag Harbor
The town in New York where Timberlake was arrested for drunk driving.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide whether to allow the release of the body cam footage from Timberlake's arrest.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity privacy rights and the public's interest in accessing information about the conduct of high-profile individuals, especially when it involves potential legal issues.
