The judge accepted her guilty plea as part of a deal that reduced her punishment and allowed the pop star to avoid further prison time.
Justin Timberlake admitted to driving under the influence in a Long Island courtroom Friday morning as she appeared before a judge, who accepted her guilty plea as part of a deal that reduced her punishment and allowed the pop star to avoid further prison time.
Although the actor and pop sensation initially pleaded not guilty, His guilty plea to a lesser charge will force him to commit to 25 hours of community service. at a nonprofit organization of their choice, pay a $500 fine and record a public service announcement. Additionally, their New York State driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days.
Justin Timberlake’s statements in court
“I should have known better”Timberlake, who stood throughout the proceedings, told Judge Carl Irac, according to a report by The Associated Press. “I understand the gravity of this.”
During the Sag Harbor court hearing, Timberlake told Judge Irac that, “in the utmost honesty, I will not be coming back here again.” The multi-platinum selling singer joked that he didn’t like the town of Sag Harbor, which he says he loves, as TMZ reported. He has had time to reflect on his actions since his arrest in June; he told the judge that he did not live up to his own personal standards, the outlet reports.
In court, the judge thanked Timberlake for his statements and for speaking from the heart.
The original misdemeanor drunk driving charge carried a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
Source: Ambito
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