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Justin Timberlake's DUI Case May Hinge on Police Error

Lawyers argue that officers allowed an allegedly intoxicated friend to drive Timberlake's car after his arrest.

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Justin Timberlake dances in the music video for "The Other Side"
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Overview

  • Timberlake was arrested for DUI after allegedly running a stop sign and swerving out of his lane.
  • His lawyer claims Timberlake was not intoxicated and police made an error in arresting him.
  • Officers allowed a friend, who had also been drinking, to drive Timberlake's rental car home.
  • The defense argues this undermines the officers' judgment in evaluating Timberlake's sobriety.
  • The case's outcome may depend on whether the judge accepts the argument of police misconduct.