"I thought he only had ONE DRINK" — Internet reacts as judge suspends Justin Timberlake's driving license at DWI hearing

Renowned pop icon and actor Justin Timberlake has found himself at the focus of legal turmoil. The musician's driver's license was officially suspended following a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) case, leaving fans and media astonished and sparking reactions online.

Justin Timberlake was allegedly pulled over by local authorities on June 18, 2024, in the Hamptons. As per the sources, Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The singer's reportedly failed sobriety tests, proceeding to his instant arrest and following legal proceedings.

During a recent virtual hearing, the presiding judge suspended Justin Timberlake's driving license in New York on Friday. The decision was made after thoroughly evaluating the incident details and Justin's conduct on the night of his arrest. The judge also warned Timberlake and his team to impose a gag order in case further details of the case were publicly exposed.

As reported by the sources, Timberlake's legal team asserted for leniency, revealing that the star consumed "one drink." Despite this, the trial judge deemed the evidence adequate to revoke Timberlake's driving privileges.

The news of Justin Timberlake's driving license suspension rapidly spread across the Internet, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and critics. Netizens expressed disbelief, with one user commenting-

"But I thought he only had "ONE DRINK?" a user commented.

A netizen reacts to Timberlake's trial (Image via Reddit/MarriedMyself)

Many expressed frustration over the observed leniency shown to celebrities.

"Can we talk about how the court allowed him to appear virtually??? If it were you & me, we would have to take a day off work to appear when the judge decided he wanted us!" A comment read.

This case has reignited discussions about celebrity privilege and the justice system. Some users even made sarcastic comments under the post.

"I'm sure he can afford a driver. He could before too but his arrogance is bigger than his empathy for the people who share the streets with him," A user commented on the post.

"Coming from a zero tolerance state it's wild that you can drive after drinking in some states." Another user added.

"What an expensive way to learn it's cheaper to hire a driver OR UBER," One user added.

The news also broke on X, with users tweeting:

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Fans worry about the impact on Justin Timberlake's upcoming world tour

Fans are specifically concerned about how this case might affect Justin Timberlake's highly anticipated "The Forget Tomorrow World Tour." The tour includes stops at major venues like United Center in Chicago and the Madison Square Garden in New York.

Questions are being raised about possible disruptions to the tour schedule and whether Timberlake will be able to fulfill his commitments with the revocation of his driving privileges.

Fans express concerns over the World Tour (Image via Reddit/Magenta-Llama)

Fans express concerns over the World Tour (Image via Reddit/greee_p)

As the dust settles, all eyes are on Justin Timberlake to see how he will respond to this incident. Fans are hoping for a public apology and a commitment to making better choices in the future.