Justin Timberlake opened up about his DWI arrest throughout his Friday night time live performance in Illinois, emotionally telling the group he had “a troublesome week.”
Justin Timberlake’s full speech to the group at The United Heart in Chicago 6/21/24 #TFTWORLDTOUR
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The singer/actor hit the stage at Chicago’s United Heart for his first efficiency of his ‘Overlook Tomorrow’ world tour since he was busted final week for DWI in New York.
Try the video … Justin was standing on the mic with an acoustic guitar strapped round his physique because the viewers cheered.
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With a smile, Justin addressed the elephant within the room … saying, “We’ve been collectively by way of ups and downs and lefts and rights, and it’s been a troublesome week, however you’re right here, and I’m right here and nothing can change this second proper now.”
Justin Timberlake’s present in Chicago is THRIVING tonight 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/E4eBo9TuWN
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He added, “I do know typically I’m exhausting to like, however you retain on loving me and I like you proper again, thanks a lot.”
All through his shifting speech, JT’s followers wildly clapped and shouted in assist whereas, at one level, the entertainer bowed to them.
As we reported … JT was arrested early Tuesday morning in Sag Harbor after police noticed him blowing a cease signal and swerving between lanes whereas he was behind the wheel of a BMW UT.
In accordance with court docket paperwork … JT informed police that he had just one cocktail at The American Lodge on the town, however he nonetheless reeked of alcohol and exhibited different indicators of being drunk, reminiscent of slowed speech.
Cops stated JT failed a area sobriety check and refused to take a breathalyzer. JT additionally posed for a glassy-eyed mug shot, which was publicly launched and unfold like wildfire world wide on the Web.
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In court docket, JT pleaded not responsible to the DWI cost and was launched with out bail. His protection legal professional, Edward Burke Jr., issued an announcement … “[We] stay up for vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake in opposition to these allegations. He may have rather a lot to say on the applicable time.”
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JT has one other present in Chi-City tonight, adopted by two upcoming concert events at NYC’s Madison Sq. Backyard on June 25 and 26. Seems to be like he is again on monitor.