Justin Timberlake Pleads Guilty to Impaired Driving, Avoids Jail Time

Published on September 13, 2024

Justin Timberlake on Sept. 13 appeared in court in New York and pleaded guilty to driving while impaired. Timberlake, 43, who had previously pleaded not guilty, then received a sentence that included no time in prison. The famous singer and actor appeared in Sag Harbor Village Court and admitted to driving in the early hours of June 18 on Long Island after drinking. Village Justice Carl Irace sentenced Timberlake to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choosing and required him to make a public safety announcement. Timberlake stood throughout the proceedings and told the court he was remorseful for what transpired. He said he grew up in a small town and appreciated the kind of strain his arrest has made on Sag Harbor. He said he has had a lot of time to reflect on his actions....