Justin Timberlake’s lawyer says singer ‘has a lot to say’ about DWI arrest as he will ‘vigorously’ defend him
The pop legend could be forced to cancel some European tour dates after being charged with drunk driving.
JUSTIN Timberlake has a lot to say following his DWI arrest earlier this week, his lawyer claims.
On Monday, Justin, 43, was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, and charged with driving while intoxicated.
On Wednesday, Justin’s lawyer Edward Burke Jr. spoke out after the incident, per .
The attorney’s office released a statement to the outlet that said, “Mr Burke looks forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these allegations. He will have a lot to say at the appropriate time. He is currently awaiting full discovery from the DA’s office.”
Burke has represented Matt Lauer, Lizzie Grubman, Jason Kidd, and other celebrity clients.
Justin was taken into custody shortly after midnight on Tuesday after leaving a party at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, New York.
The Grammy-winning artist and his friends parted ways around midnight and Justin was pulled over by police shortly after.
He was stopped because of a traffic violation.
“Nobody was hurt and there was no drama at the scene,” an insider told .
“Justin was out to dinner with friends and there were cop cars stationed outside the restaurant like they are most nights.
“They look for people who are leaving after midnight who might have been drinking.
“Justin left at 12:30 am and was pulled over as soon as he left.”
Police further explained that Justin was swerving and failed to heed a stop sign.
They attempted to perform a field sobriety test, however, Justin refused both the test and the breathalyzer when he was pulled over.
Despite the protest of his friends, he was put in cuffs and hauled away.
On June 18, Justin was arraigned at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court.
On Tuesday morning, he was charged with one count of DWI and released without bail.
Justin was also cited for running a stop sign and failing to keep in his lane.
His next scheduled court appearance slated listed for July 26.
TAINTED TOUR
Justin is due in court on the night of his next show.
He appeared somber in his first appearance since the arrest.
Timberlake's Criminal Attorney to the Stars
Justin Timberlake hired Sag Harbor legal eagle Ed Burke Jr for his DWI case
Justin’s attorney has represented a gamut of notable names out east.
In 2015, the attorney represented a pre #MeToo era Matt Lauer in his fight with his Water Mill neighbors to plant trees along his property in an effort to combat noise from adjoining properties that were spooking his horses.
In 2017, Ed represented Harvey Weinstein in a fender bender incident in a parking lot in the Hamptons, where the disgraced movie mogul allegedly tried to drive away.
In 2001, he represented Lizzie Grubman, a nightlife publicist whose car careened into a crowd of 16 people in front of a Hamptons club, before fleeing the scene.
He didn’t react as he walked out of a court in New York with lawyer Ed Burke after being told he had been charged.
The Trolls actor sported a cap and sunglasses and was believed to be wearing the same clothes he was arrested in.
Justin could face up to a year behind bars if found guilty.
The NSYNC alum is due back in court in the Big Apple on July 26, the same night he’s supposed to be on stage in Krakow, Poland, to kick off the European leg of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
Justin is also booked to play in the city the following night.
Insiders told The Sun he was desperate not to cancel the shows as one source said, “Justin’s team will be working to see if they can make sure he can perform in Poland.
“At the moment he is due in court on the same day he is starting the European leg of his tour. He is supposed to be playing two nights there.
“He will not want to let his fans down.”
