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, whoβs 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 βNot guilty!β 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, Deadlineβs got the scoop: another hearing is set for August 9, but this time itβs a VIP eventβonly the lawyers will be attending. Apparently, itβs a closed-door affair, and weβre not talking about Justinβs wardrobe choices.
Meanwhile, Justinβs 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 wasnβt having any of it, deciding that a little paperwork hiccup wasnβt going to change the fact that JT might need a designated driver.
Justinβs legal team is sticking to their βhe was totally soberβ story, and they’re still hoping for a happy ending in this courtroom drama.