Trending Now - Justin Timberlake's DWI Arrest Footage Released After Court Fight

WHO:

Sag Harbor Police Department released the bodycam footage.

The Associated Press was among several media outlets that filed a records request for the video.

Justin Timberlake, pop star and actor

Sag Harbor Police Department

Acting Supreme Court Justice Joseph Farneti

Sag Harbor Mayor Thomas Gardella

Timberlake's legal team

WHAT:

The bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's arrest was released on March 20, 2026, after a legal settlement.

Timberlake stated, "I'm Justin Timberlake," when asked for his name by the officer.

Timberlake expressed, "I'm just following my friends back to my house," during the sobriety tests.

Timberlake was recorded asking, "Why are you arresting me?" while in the back seat of the police car.

Timberlake's legal team acknowledged in a joint filing that the video "does not constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under" the state's public information law.

The bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's arrest runs roughly eight hours.

Timberlake stated, "I'm on a world tour," when asked why he was in town.

Timberlake expressed, "I'm just following my friends back to my house," during the sobriety tests.

Timberlake's legal team previously claimed the video would "devastate" his privacy and cause "severe and irreparable harm" to his reputation.

Timberlake's lawyers acknowledged in a joint filing that the video "does not constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under" the state's public information law.

Timberlake was informed he would be held overnight at the police station, to which he responded, "I'm going to be here all night? You guys are wild, man."

A woman present during the incident asked officers, "Can you guys please just do me a favor because you loved Bye Bye Bye or Sexyback? Do me one favor!" when she realized Timberlake was being arrested.

Timberlake struggled to perform field sobriety tests, stating, "these are like really hard tests."

Timberlake told officers he had consumed "one martini" and was "just following my friends back to my house."

Timberlake expressed nervousness during the sobriety tests, saying, "I'm a little nervous."

Timberlake declined to take a breathalyzer test before being arrested.

Timberlake was recorded asking, "Why are you arresting me?" and later said, "I'm going to be here all night? You guys are wild, man."

Timberlake's legal team acknowledged in a joint filing that the video "does not constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under" the state's public information law.

Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in June 2024.

Timberlake pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired, a lesser charge, in September 2024.

Timberlake was sentenced to a $500 fine, 25 hours of community service, and a 90-day suspension of his license.

Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against drunken driving as part of his plea deal.

Eight hours of bodycam footage from the arrest was released on March 20, 2026.

WHERE:

The arrest occurred in Sag Harbor, New York, located in the Hamptons, approximately 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of New York City.

WHEN:

The arrest took place in June 2024.

Timberlake pleaded guilty in September 2024.

The bodycam footage was released to the media on March 20, 2026.

WHY:

Timberlake was pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign, veering out of his lane, and smelling of alcohol.

Timberlake's legal team initially sued to block the release of the footage, claiming it would harm his reputation and privacy.

HOW:

The release of the footage was agreed upon after Timberlake's legal team and the Village of Sag Harbor reached a settlement regarding the Freedom of Information Law request, with redactions made for privacy and safety concerns.

The release of the footage was agreed upon after Timberlake's legal team and the Village of Sag Harbor reached a settlement regarding the Freedom of Information Law request.

The release of the footage was agreed upon by Timberlake's legal team and the Village of Sag Harbor after a lawsuit regarding the Freedom of Information Law.

The footage was partially redacted to address public and officer safety concerns as well as personal privacy considerations.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 23:01 UTC)

Last Monday, the Sag Harbor Police Department released bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's arrest following a legal settlement. In the video, Timberlake can be heard identifying himself and asking why he was being arrested, while also stating he was just following his friends home. The release came after Timberlake's legal team and the Village of Sag Harbor reached an agreement regarding a records request, with some redactions made for privacy and safety concerns.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 19:07 UTC)

In a significant development, the bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's arrest has been released, running roughly eight hours long. During the incident, Timberlake explained to officers that he was in town for his world tour and was simply following friends back to his house, while a woman present even asked officers for a favor because they loved his hit songs. Timberlake's legal team had previously warned that the video could severely harm his reputation, but they ultimately agreed to its release after settling with the Village of Sag Harbor under the Freedom of Information Law, with some redactions for privacy and safety.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 13:15 UTC)

In a recent incident, Justin Timberlake struggled with field sobriety tests, admitting to officers that he had only consumed "one martini" and was feeling nervous during the process. He declined a breathalyzer test before being arrested, questioning the officers about his arrest and expressing disbelief at the situation. The release of video footage from the incident came after Timberlake's legal team reached a settlement with the Village of Sag Harbor concerning a Freedom of Information Law request, which they stated did not violate personal privacy laws.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 07:12 UTC)

Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York, back in June 2024, and later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in September 2024, resulting in a $500 fine, community service, and a 90-day license suspension. On March 20, 2026, eight hours of bodycam footage from his arrest was released after Timberlake's legal team and the Village of Sag Harbor reached an agreement following a lawsuit concerning the Freedom of Information Law, although some parts of the footage were redacted for privacy and safety reasons. Timberlake, who was pulled over for allegedly running a stop sign and showing signs of intoxication, also agreed to deliver a public safety announcement against drunk driving as part of his plea deal.