Timberlake Sues to Block DWI Arrest Bodycam Release

Justin Timberlake filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Village of Sag Harbor and its police department in New York, seeking to prevent the release of body camera footage from his June 2024 driving while intoxicated arrest in the Hamptons community.

The singer, 45, argued in Suffolk County Supreme Court documents that the approximately eight hours of video capture him in an acutely vulnerable state, including details of his physical appearance, demeanor, speech, and conduct during a field sobriety test, his arrest, and subsequent confinement. His attorney, Michael Del Piano, contended that public dissemination would invade Timberlake's privacy and cause irreparable harm to his personal and professional reputation, subjecting him to ridicule and harassment without serving any legitimate public interest. The filing came after village officials notified Timberlake's legal team that they planned to release redacted portions of the footage in response to Freedom of Information Law requests from media outlets.

A hearing before Judge Joseph Farneti in Riverhead on Monday did not result in an immediate ruling. The judge directed both sides to discuss a potential resolution and report...