Overview
- After a joint settlement with Sag Harbor officials, a redacted portion of roughly eight hours of police video was disclosed in response to media requests under the state’s Freedom of Information Law.
- The footage shows Timberlake struggling through field sobriety tests, saying the exercises were “really hard,” stating his heart was racing, and identifying himself after telling an officer he was on a world tour.
- Police said they stopped him for running a stop sign and veering out of his lane, noted an odor of alcohol, and recorded his refusal to submit to a roadside breath test.
- A female companion is seen at the scene asking to drive his car and appealing to officers by referencing his songs, as outlets published widely viewed excerpts, including an approximately 18‑minute segment.
- The criminal case was resolved in September 2024 with a plea to impaired driving, a $500 fine, 25 hours of community service, a 90‑day license suspension, and a requirement to record a public safety message.