Justin Timberlake Opened Up About His Arrest in His First Stop Since: 'It's Been a Rough Week'

Justin Timberlake performed at the United Center in Chicago on Friday for his first tour since his arrest on Long Island on Tuesday. During a break between songs, he said it had been a “tough week.”

Attached to his acoustic guitar, he declared into the microphone: “We have been through ups and downs, lefts and rights. It’s been a tough week, but you’re here and I’m here,” then bowing to his fans.

Timberlake was arrested for drunk driving Tuesday evening in Sag Harbor, Long Island. Court documents say he failed to stop at a stop sign and swerved out of lane. Timberlake reportedly told the arresting officer that he had only had “one martini,” but the officer said he was “intoxicated,” with “bloodshot and glassy” and a “strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath”. .” He refused a breathalyzer test.

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To the Chicago audience, Timberlake said, “I know I’m hard to love sometimes, but you continue to love me back.”

He is scheduled to appear in court virtually on July 26.