Why the bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest will not be released to the public

The bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake getting arrested for DWI-related charges back in June will not be released to the public.

The “Mirrors” singer reportedly came to a mutual agreement with the Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney, with both parties agreeing to seal the video, according to TMZ.

No one will be allowed to access the footage outside of Timberlake’s legal team, police and prosecutors.

A rep for the Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake’s June arrest will not be released to the public. GC Images

Timberlake, pictured here in his mugshot on June 18, 2024, reportedly came to an agreement with prosecutors to not release footage of his arrest. SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT/AFP via Getty Images

Page Six previously reported that Timberlake, 43, pleaded guilty to a traffic violation and driving while ability impaired (DWAI) on Friday –– three months after he was arrested for allegedly running a stop sign and swerving between lanes in Sag Harbor, NY.

At the time of his arrest, Timberlake claimed he only “had one martini” but was subsequently arrested and spent the night at the local jail.

The Grammy winner was initially charged with one count of driving while intoxicated and two traffic violations.

The “Suit & Tie” singer, pictured here driving on June 18, was arrested for allegedly on DWI-related charges, including swerving lanes and running a stop sign in Sag Harbor, NY. Hamptons.com

Timberlake, pictured here with attorney Edward Burke Jr. in Sag Harbor Court on Sept. 13, pleaded guilty to an impaired driving traffic violation. T E MCMORROW/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

However, Timberlake was later able to plead guilty to an impaired traffic violation, DWAI charge –– which is not a criminal offense.

A judge ordered Timberlake to complete 25 hours of community service, pay a $500 fine and appear in a public service announcement warning people about the dangers of drunk driving.

Timberlake reportedly apologized during the hearing last week and said that he does “understand and appreciate the seriousness” of his arrest.

The Grammy winner later shared a statement outside the courthouse, as seen here. PETER FOLEY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Timberlake also reportedly apologized in the courtroom. Rossa Cole/Shutterstock

Shortly after he accepted his plea deal, Timberlake spoke to news outlets outside the Sag Harbor courthouse and urged people to not follow in his footsteps.

“Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There’s so many alternatives — call a friend, take an Uber, there’s many travel apps, take a taxi,” Timberlake said last week.

“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.”

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