Justin Timberlake, the famed pop icon, found himself in legal trouble on June 18 when he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New York. The 43-year-old singer’s arrest quickly sparked a flurry of rumors online, particularly regarding what substances might have been in his system. However, these rumors, including claims of Timberlake having poppers and the HIV drug Truvada in his bloodstream, have been thoroughly debunked.
The arrest occurred after Timberlake allegedly ran a stop sign and failed to maintain his lane, prompting the officer on duty to assess him as intoxicated. “Mr. Timberlake was placed under arrest, processed, and held overnight for morning arraignment,” stated the Sag Harbor Police Department. Contrary to the satirical social media posts by Poo Crave, which falsely claimed Timberlake had various drugs in his system, official reports confirmed no such substances were involved. The community note added to the post clarified that Timberlake refused a breath test, leading to a single charge, with additional citations for traffic violations.
Timberlake’s lawyer, Ed Burke, emphasized, “The charge was a single count because he refused the breath test.” Reports also mentioned Timberlake’s condition during the arrest, noting his bloodshot eyes, the smell of alcohol on his breath, and his poor performance on sobriety tests.
This incident comes amid Timberlake’s ongoing world tour, with a court date set for July 26, coinciding with a scheduled performance in Poland. This legal hiccup could potentially disrupt his tour plans, casting a shadow over his recent album’s promotion.
Despite the legal troubles, Timberlake’s fans are left reassured that the more salacious rumors were merely fabrications, and his focus remains on addressing the charges at hand.