A fine and community service for Justin Timberlake. The American singer was sentenced by a court near New York on Friday, September 13, for driving while intoxicated. The facts date back to June. According to American media, the artist had chosen to plead guilty.
The former NSYNC member was pulled over while driving after being stopped in Sag Harbor, New York. According to the police report, the singer, who is also an actor, had “bloodshot eyes, his breath smelling of alcohol” and was unable to keep his vehicle on a “good” trajectory“I found myself in a situation where I could have made a different decision,” Justin Timberlake admitted as he left his hearing.
The American star had first pleaded not guilty before ultimately backtracking, avoiding trial. The interpreter of planetary tubes Rock Your Body et What Goes Around… Comes Around finally pleaded guilty Friday to minor charges of drunken driving.
“Even if you only have one drink, don’t drive.”
According to the American channel ABC, Justin Timberlake was sentenced to a $500 fine. The artist will also have to perform between 25 and 40 hours of community service in an association. The star was also ordered to make a statement on road safety.
“Even if you only have one drink, don’t drive. There are so many different solutions. Call a friend, take an Uber (…) take a taxi,” the singer explained. He also publicly apologized to the residents of the town where he was arrested and thanked the court and police services.
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