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Justin Timberlake plead guilty in a New York court this week, for driving impaired. He was sentenced to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, plus 25 hours of community service. He also has a 90-day suspension of his license.
"I try to hold myself to a very high standard, for myself, and this was not that," Timberlake told the news media and other onlookers after the hearing in the adjacent Sag Harbor Village Court.
"Even if you've had one drink, don't get behind the wheel of a car," he said. "There's so many alternatives. Call a friend. Take an Uber. There's many travel apps. Still, take a taxi. This is a mistake that I made, but I'm hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have."
If you recall, Justin was arrested back in June 18th after police said he ran a stop sign, veering out of his lane and got out of his BMW reeking of alcohol.
In an abrupt reversal of his innocent plea, Timberlake soberly took the stand and apologized for his actions.
Timberlake told the court he's had a lot of time to reflect on his actions and was "grateful for the opportunity to move forward" and use his platform to hopefully help others make "better decisions."
"I should have had better judgment," he said to the judge. "I understand the seriousness of this."
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