Justin Timberlake arrested on driving while drunk charge
Singer Justin Timberlake has been arrested in New York for driving while drunk. Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, an affluent village in the Hamptons, a popular summer destination for celebrities on Long Island. He was released without bail after being formally charged, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said.
Notable Celebrity Drunk Driving Cases
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Tiger Woods (2017)
- Incident: Famed golfer Tiger Woods was arrested in Jupiter, Florida, after being found asleep at the wheel of his car. Although he was not under the influence of alcohol, a toxicology report revealed a mix of prescription medications, including painkillers and sleep aids.
- Outcome: Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and entered a diversion program. He completed a DUI offender course and was placed on probation for a year.
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Paris Hilton (2006)
- Incident: Socialite Paris Hilton was arrested in Hollywood, California, for driving under the influence of alcohol. She failed a field sobriety test and was found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit.
- Outcome: Hilton was sentenced to 36 months of probation, fined, and ordered to attend an alcohol education program. Later, she served 23 days in jail for violating her probation by driving on a suspended license.
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Justin Bieber (2014)
- Incident: Pop star Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, for DUI, resisting arrest without violence, and having an expired driver’s license. He was allegedly racing a Lamborghini under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs.
- Outcome: Bieber pleaded guilty to lesser charges of careless driving and resisting arrest. He agreed to attend anger management classes, make a charitable donation, and undergo a 12-hour alcohol education program.
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Lindsay Lohan (2007, 2012)
- Incident: Actress Lindsay Lohan has faced multiple DUI arrests. In 2007, she was arrested twice for DUI and found in possession of cocaine. In 2012, she was arrested again for hitting a pedestrian while driving under the influence.
- Outcome: Lohan’s legal troubles led to several stints in rehab, jail time, community service, and probation. Her repeated offenses underscored her struggles with substance abuse and legal compliance.
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Reese Witherspoon (2013)
- Incident: Actress Reese Witherspoon and her husband, Jim Toth, were stopped in Atlanta, Georgia. Toth was arrested for DUI, and Witherspoon was arrested for disorderly conduct after disobeying police instructions and arguing with the officers.
- Outcome: Toth pleaded guilty to DUI and received community service, probation, and a fine. Witherspoon pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and paid a fine. The incident led to a public apology from Witherspoon for her behavior.