Justin Timberlake finally breaks silence on drink driving arrest

22 June 2024 , 08:23

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Justin Timberlake has addressed the arrest (Image: Getty Images)

Justin Timberlake has spoken about his drink driving arrest for the first time as he resumed his world Tour.

The 43-year-old was arrested for driving while intoxicated early on Tuesday morning. He reportedly ran a stop sign and was seen "swerving" as he drove to his residence after hanging out with friends at the Sag Harbor hotel in New York.

Justin briefly opened up about the arrest as he spoke to fans at the United Centre Stadium in Chicago, where he performed as part of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. "It's been a tough week," he told the crowd.

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Justin Timberlake resumed his tour (Getty Images)

Justin added: "I know I'm hard to love sometimes but you keep loving me right back." He later told the crowd they have all faced "ups-and-downs and lefts-and-rights".

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Friday's concert was the first one since Justin was arrested in The Hamptons. He's set to return to New York for a two-night stop at Madison Square Garden on June 25 and June 26.

He will then visit places such as Boston, Baltimore and Cleveland. The tour is set to end on December 20 in Kansas City. Friday's concert comes after Justin's lawyer spoke out about the singer driving while intoxicated.

The singer was arrested in The Hamptons (SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT/AFP)

He has since opened up to fans (Getty Images)

Edward Burke Jr said he looks "forward" to defending Justin in court. The singer's court date is set for July 26. His lawyer told TMZ: [We] look forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these allegations.

"He will have a lot to say at the appropriate time." He added: "He is currently awaiting full discovery from the DA's office." Justin's July 26 court date, is the same day his European leg of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour kicks off in Krakow, Poland.

A source has revealed details about Justin's arrest, telling The New York Post that when Justin was arrested, he muttered under his breath: "This is going to ruin the tour." The police officer arresting him reportedly asked what tour, unaware of who he had just handcuffed.

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