Justin Timberlake had his big courtroom debut on Friday (August 2), stepping into the spotlight not for his smooth dance moves but for a not-so-smooth DWI charge from his June 2024 escapade.
The 43-year-old pop sensation, who’s currently jet-setting across Europe for his Forget Tomorrow World Tour (because, you know, forgetting tomorrow is the new trend), made a virtual appearance in the Sag Harbor Village Justice Court. He waltzed into the digital courtroom with a plea of “Not guilty!” which is probably the same thing he says when asked if he wants another slice of pizza.
So, what’s next in this legal dance-off? Well, Deadline’s got the scoop: another hearing is set for August 9, but this time it’s a VIP event—only the lawyers will be attending. Apparently, it’s a closed-door affair, and we’re not talking about Justin’s wardrobe choices.
Meanwhile, Justin’s driving privileges in New York are taking a little vacation. His lawyer tried to throw a legal Hail Mary last week, claiming the police report had more holes than Swiss cheese. But the judge wasn’t having any of it, deciding that a little paperwork hiccup wasn’t going to change the fact that JT might need a designated driver.
Justin’s legal team is sticking to their “he was totally sober” story, and they’re still hoping for a happy ending in this courtroom drama.
