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Justin Timberlake sues to block release of DWI arrest footage
03 Mar 2026

Pop icon Justin Timberlake has taken legal action against the affluent Long Island town of Sag Harbor.

The move is an attempt to prevent the public release of bodycam footage from his notorious drunk driving (DWI) arrest, reported Page Six.

The singer is petitioning a Suffolk County Supreme Court judge for an order blocking the video's release, as it is currently being sought by media outlets through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Lawsuit claims video shows Timberlake in 'vulnerable state'
Legal arguments

Timberlake's lawsuit claims that the bodycam video shows him "in an acutely vulnerable state during a roadside encounter with law enforcement."

The footage allegedly reveals "intimate details" about his "physical appearance, demeanor, speech, and conduct" during the DWI arrest.

His lawyer, Michael Del Piano, argued that releasing the footage would cause "severe and irreparable harm" to Timberlake's "personal and professional reputation."

Details of Timberlake's DWI arrest
Incident details

Timberlake was arrested on June 18, 2024, after allegedly running a stop sign and weaving between lanes in his 2025 BMW following a night out.

Despite claiming to have consumed only one martini, the responding officer stated that Timberlake failed his field sobriety tests.

He showed signs of poor balance and an inability to follow instructions, according to the police report.

Timberlake's advice to others after incident
Post-arrest actions

After the incident, Timberlake addressed the media in a press conference on September 13, 2024.

He urged everyone to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, even if it's just one drink.

"This is a mistake that I made, but I am hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake," he said.

Despite pleading not guilty to DWI charges, he eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability impaired by alcohol.

Consequences of the guilty plea
Legal aftermath

As a result of his guilty plea, Timberlake was sentenced to 25 hours of community service and fined $500 plus a $260 surcharge.

His New York driver's license was also suspended for 90 days.

The latest lawsuit lists the Village of Sag Harbor, the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, and Police Chief Robert Drake as respondents.