Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), occasionally known by his initials JT, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer.
Raised in Tennessee, he appeared on the television shows Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child. In the late 1990s, Timberlake rose to prominence as one of the two lead vocalists and youngest member of NSYNC, which eventually became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
Timberlake began to adopt a more mature image as an artist with the release of his debut solo album, the R&B-focused Justified (2002), which yielded the successful singles "Cry Me a River" and "Rock Your Body", and earned his first two Grammy Awards.
Justin Timberlake “Not Intoxicated” When Arrested Lawyer Says At DWI Hearing; Arraignment Set For Next Week
deadline.comA court hearing held Friday in Sag Harbor, New York, for Justin Timberlake on his misdemeanor DWI charge saw attempts by the singer’s lawyer to have the charge dismissed rejected.
Timberlake’s attorney Edward Burke Jr., asserted that his client “was not intoxicated” when he was arrested June 18. The judge set Timberlake’s arraignment for next Friday, August 2 on one count of DWI.
Timberlake was not in court today nor did he appear virtually, as he is in Poland as part of his world tour. He is expected to appear virtually next week for arraignment.
Timberlake was arrested for drunk driving in the wee hours of June 18 after a night out with friends in this popular summer beach destination, where weekend visitors and vacationers mingle with the wealthy residents and longtime locals of Long Island’s tony Hamptons region.
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