Justin Timberlake is suing the posh Long Island town of Sag Harbor in an attempt to block the public release of bodycam footage from his DUI arrest, which he joked would “ruin the tour.”
The “SexyBack” singer wants a Suffolk County Supreme Court judge to order an order blocking the release of the video, according to court documents obtained by Page Six on Monday.
The recording, which was captured by police during a traffic stop and arrest of Timberlake in June 2024, is part of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by members of the media, according to the documents.
Justin Timberlake (pictured on the night of June 18, 2024) has sued the Village of Sag Harbor. sag harbor police department
Timberlake (seen here after his sentencing in Sag Harbor on September 13, 2024) is seeking to block body camera footage from the night of his traffic stop and arrest. Gregory P. Mango
Timberlake, 45, argued in the lawsuit that he was “in an extremely vulnerable state during the roadside encounter with law enforcement.”
Court documents also claim that body camera video captured “intimate details” of Timberlake’s “appearance, demeanor, words and actions” during field sobriety tests, arrest and incarceration.
Michael Del Piano, an attorney for the NSYNC alumnus, claimed that releasing the body camera footage would cause “serious and irreparable harm” to Timberlake’s “personal and professional reputation” and subject the singer to “public ridicule and harassment.”
An attorney for Timberlake (filmed in New York City in September 2023) argued that the release of the body camera video would cause “serious and irreparable harm” to Timberlake’s “personal and professional reputation.” gas chromatography image
The lawsuit also contends that Timberlake’s body camera video (viewed at the Dolby Theater in April 2024) captured “intimate details” of his “appearance, demeanor, words and actions” during the traffic stop and arrest. Getty Images
Del Piano added that the release of the video “is inconsistent with the legitimate public interest in understanding the operations of government” and that “disclosure of the video would constitute an unwarranted invasion of the pop star’s privacy.”
In the new filing, the “Cry Me a River” hitmaker is named as the petitioner. The Village of Sag Harbor, the Sag Harbor Village Police Department and Police Chief Robert Drake are named as respondents.
Representatives for Timberlake and the Village of Sag Harbor did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Timberlake was arrested on June 18, 2024, after allegedly driving a 2025 BMW, running a stop sign and swerving between lanes after a night out with friends.
Timberlake (pictured visiting his attorney’s office in Sag Harbor) was arrested in June 2024 in the Long Island town. Brigitte Stelzer
The “SexyBack” singer (again at his attorney’s Sag Harbor office) allegedly ran a stop sign and swerved between lanes while driving his 2025 BMW. Gregory P. Mango
Although the singer claimed he had only had one martini, the responding officer claimed Timberlake failed field sobriety tests.
Timberlake also showed signs of poor balance and an inability to follow directions, according to the police report. As can be seen in the photo, his eyes were bloodshot and dull.
An insider told Page Six at the time that the officer who pulled Timberlake over initially had no idea who the Grammy winner was.
Sources also tell Us Timberlake joked that his arrest would “ruin the tour.”
“Justin whispered, ‘This is going to ruin the tour,'” the insider revealed. “The policeman said, ‘What tour?’ Justin said, ‘World tour.'”
Timberlake (pictured performing at Madison Square Garden on June 25, 2024) joked that his arrest would “ruin the tour.” Getty Images for Live Nation
The “Mirror” singer (pictured again performing at Madison Square Garden on June 25, 2024) launched his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour shortly before his DUI arrest. Getty Images for Live Nation
Timberlake launched the Forget Tomorrow world tour to promote his March 2024 album Everything I Thought It Was shortly before his June 18 DUI arrest in Sag Harbor.
Despite his arrest, the “Mirror” hitmaker performed in Chicago on June 21 and 22. He also returned to New York for back-to-back performances at Madison Square Garden on June 25-26.
However, his reputation took a hit after a DUI arrest. Insiders claim the pop star has a “real alcohol problem” that he has “hidden and covered up for years.”
Timberlake’s marriage to Jessica Biel is also said to have been affected by his arrest, with sources telling Page Six that the “Just in Time” star is doing his best to “make amends” for what he’s done and win Biel’s forgiveness.
But while Timberlake ultimately pleaded not guilty to DUI after his arrest, he agreed to plead guilty to DUI, a lesser, non-criminal charge.
Timberlake (pictured performing in Los Angeles in January 2026) pleaded not guilty to drink driving but agreed to plead guilty to driving while impaired. Getty Images
“What I want to say to everyone watching and listening is, even if you have one drink, don’t drive,” Timberlake (pictured) said after the sentencing on September 13, 2024. Brigitte Stelzer
He was nonetheless ordered to perform 25 hours of community service and pay a $500 fine and a $260 surcharge. Timberlake’s driver’s license was also suspended for 90 days in New York.
“I want to say to everyone watching and listening, even if you have one drink, don’t drive,” Timberlake said at a news conference after the sentencing on September 13, 2024.
“There are many options. Call a friend, take an Uber, there are many travel apps, or take a taxi,” he added. “It was a mistake I made, but I hope everyone watching and listening now can learn from that mistake.”