Pop star - Justin Timberlake in police custody
## Justin Timberlake to Appear in Court
US singer Justin Timberlake was taken into police custody. The 43-year-old is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol on Long Island, New York, reported news agencies Associated Press (AP) and DPA, citing law enforcement sources. TMZ was the first to report the news.
Timberlake to Face Court on Tuesday
A law enforcement source told Associated Press that Timberlake is expected to appear in court in Sag Harbor, at the eastern end of Long Island, on Tuesday. He has since been released, reported news agency DPA. The source could not publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP under condition of anonymity.
Timberlake's representatives did not immediately respond to AP's request for a statement.
The singer, who is married to actress Jessica Biel and has two children, first gained fame as a member of boygroup *NSYNC and has since become successful solo. Currently, he is on tour with a new album and is scheduled to perform in Chicago and New York in the coming days.
More on this briefly here at Stern.
- A law enforcement source revealed to Associated Press that the alleged alcohol-related incident involving Justin Timberlake, the US singer, occurred on Long Island, specifically in Sag Harbor.
- It was reported by news agency DPA that Justin Timberlake, the same US singer who is currently on tour and facing DUI charges, was released from police custody after his arrest.
