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Justin Timberlake’s DWI Arrest Footage Released: ‘I’m a Little Nervous… My Heart Is Racing’
**Justin Timberlake's DWI Arrest Footage Released After Court Ruling**
On Friday, footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest was released, following a court decision that allowed the bodycam footage to be made public. The footage was released via *Sag Harbor Express*, a local publication, after a judge lifted a temporary block on its release. The block was previously put in place at the request of Timberlake's attorney.
According to court documents, Timberlake had agreed that the footage did not constitute an unwarranted invasion of his personal privacy. The decision to release the footage was made after a settlement was reached between attorneys for Timberlake and the Sag Harbor Village Police Department in Long Island.
**The Arrest and Subsequent Footage**
The bodycam footage from the 2024 arrest shows police officers pulling over Timberlake after witnessing him veer across lanes. When an officer asks what he's doing, Timberlake replies, "I'm on a world tour. Hard to explain. A world tour. I'm Justin Timberlake." The footage then shows police instructing Timberlake to complete a series of sobriety tests.
In the full video, Timberlake admits to being "a little nervous" and that "my heart is racing" as he heeds the officers' directives to walk in a straight line, seemingly struggling to do so. The footage raises questions about Timberlake's sobriety at the time of his arrest.
**Background on the Arrest and Charges**
Timberlake was initially arrested in June 2024 after police stopped him for weaving out of his lane and failing to obey a stop sign. The arresting officer reported that Timberlake's eyes were "bloodshot" and "glassy," and that he performed poorly on a field sobriety test. Timberlake claimed that he had one martini and refused to take a Breathalyzer test.
Three months later, Timberlake pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine and perform 25 to 40 hours of community service. The initial charge of driving while intoxicated was reduced as part of the plea deal.
**Reactions and Next Steps**
Timberlake's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment from *Variety*. The release of the footage is likely to spark renewed interest in Timberlake's 2024 DWI arrest and the circumstances surrounding it. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Timberlake's reputation will be affected by the release of the footage.