Recorded Contention: Justin Timberlake DWI Arrest Footage Released

Justin Timberlake's 2024 DWI arrest footage is public after a 2026 court settlement. Watch the pop star struggle with sobriety tests in Sag Harbor.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT

Source: People

The Roadside Interaction and Sobriety Testing

The newly available footage provides a firsthand look at the events of June 18, 2024, when Timberlake was pulled over after leaving the American Hotel in Long Island. In the video, Timberlake is seen informing officers that he was simply following friends home in a rental vehicle. When asked about his destination and residency, the singer struggled to clarify his status, eventually telling the officer, "I'm Justin Timberlake." As the officer initiated field sobriety tests, the singer became visibly distressed, remarking that the physical evaluations were "hard tests" and noting that his heart was racing under the officers' scrutiny.

Strategic Legal Battles and the Privacy Settlement

The release of this footage marks the conclusion of a nearly two year legal battle. Timberlake originally filed a petition in the Suffolk County Supreme Court on March 2, 2026, arguing that the public display of the arrest video would cause "irreparable harm" to his professional reputation and subject him to unwarranted ridicule. However, the eventual settlement reached on March 20 allowed for a redacted version that officials claim protects personal privacy while satisfying public interest. This legal pivot suggests a strategic decision to control the narrative rather than continue a costly and potentially losing fight against transparency laws.

Involvement of Third Parties and Fan Pleads

A notable segment of the footage involves Timberlake’s companion, designer Estee Stanley, who was in the car with her husband Bryan Furst at the time of the stop. Stanley is seen questioning the officers and attempting to intervene on Timberlake's behalf. In a moment that has since gained significant social media attention, Stanley attempted to leverage Timberlake’s celebrity status, asking the officers to grant them a "favor" because they likely enjoyed his hit songs like "Bye Bye Bye" or "Sexyback." Despite these appeals, law enforcement maintained that Timberlake had failed every administered test and proceeded with the arrest.