Justin Timberlake made a virtual appearance for arraignment this Friday, August 2, a month after his arrest for drunk driving in the state of NY.
As we recall, the pop singer was reportedly under the influence of alcohol in The Hamptonsthe night of June 17th. The Sag Harbor Police Department arrested the American celebrity and he was released pending sentencing.
The judge’s sentence against singer Justin Timberlake in New York
According to the American media People, Timberlake He appeared before the hearing virtually via video conference, where he pleaded not guilty before the judge Carl Irace.
The singer had his license suspended after refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test during a traffic stop in the Hamptons last June. He is likely to face a six-month suspension.
Besides, NBCreported that during the hearing, Judge Carl Irace criticized the defense attorney for making “irresponsible” comments to the press. IraceHe warned that he could impose a gag order on the lawyer if he continued to make such statements, saying that “it seems like an attempt to poison the case before it begins.”
Edward Burkethe artist’s lawyer, insisted that his client “was not intoxicated” at the time of the arrest. He added: “The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for driving under the influence.” He also mentioned Peoplethat “the police made several very significant mistakes in this case.”
Judge orders silence for Timberlake’s lawyer
The judge also warned the lawyer of Justin Timberlake, Ed Burkeon the possibility of imposing a gag order due to comments made outside court last year.
“This appears to be an attempt to influence the case before it even begins,” he said. Judge Carl Irace.
Last week, BurkeHe said after the hearing that the police had made “very significant mistakes” and expressed hope that the charges would be dismissed. He also insisted that Timberlakewas not driving under the influence. “I was not drunk,” Burke reiterated to reporters outside the courthouse. “I’ll say it again. Justin Timberlake was not drunk.”
