Police Release Video of Justin Timberlake's 2024 DUI Arrest

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Police have released body camera footage from Justin Timberlake's drunken driving arrest in New York's Hamptons in 2024. The video shows the pop star struggling to perform field sobriety tests and telling officers the tests are "really hard." Timberlake ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of impaired driving as part of a plea deal.

Why it matters

The release of the police video provides a rare glimpse into the arrest of a high-profile celebrity, shedding light on how authorities handle such cases. It also raises questions about celebrity privilege and whether famous individuals receive special treatment from law enforcement.

The details

The footage, which runs roughly eight hours, includes Timberlake's initial stop after Sag Harbor police said he ran a stop sign, veered out of his lane, and got out of his BMW smelling of alcohol. Timberlake tells officers he had consumed one martini and had been following friends home. He struggles with the sobriety tests, at one point saying "these are like really hard tests." Timberlake ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of impaired driving as part of a plea deal that included a $500 fine, 25 hours of community service, and a 90-day license suspension.

• Timberlake was pulled over and arrested in June 2024 in Sag Harbor, New York.
• Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving in September 2024.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The release of the police video comes after Timberlake's lawyers initially sued to block its release, arguing it would "devastate" his privacy and cause "severe and irreparable harm" to his reputation. However, Timberlake's lawyers later acknowledged the video does not constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy and agreed to its release.