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Justin Timberlake has spoken out about his shocking arrest, first telling his loyal fans about a “tough week.”
Photographed Fan filmed videoTaking to the stage at Chicago’s United Center on Friday night for her “Forget Tomorrow” tour, the hitmaker told the crowd, “It’s so moving. We have a special relationship and we’ve grown up together. So many people have come up to me and said, ‘I grew up with you guys,’ and I want you to know that I echo that sentiment. I grew up with you guys.” youWe’ve been together through good times and bad, through left and right.”
He continued: “It’s been a rough week. You and I are both here. Nothing can change this moment.”
After bowing to cheers from the audience, Timberlake confessed, “I know I’m a hard person to love, but you all continue to love me and I love you all.”
He then kissed the crowd, waved and appeared to wipe tears from his eyes.
Read his full comments here:
Justin was arrested around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday and spent the night in jail. TMZ Sources said the “Selfish” singer had just been out to dinner with friends at the American Hotel.
Timberlake, 43, refused to take a breathalyzer test during a traffic stop, which would result in an automatic license suspension under New York State DMV regulations.
Timberlake was charged with two traffic violations: running a stop sign and failing to stay in the correct lane. He appeared in court Tuesday morning and was released without bail. His next court date is July 26.
“I look forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these charges and will have more to say at the appropriate time, but we are currently awaiting full discovery from the District Attorney’s Office,” his attorney, Ed Burke Jr., told Extra in a new statement.
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He previously said after news of the arrest broke that Justin’s immediate priority is being with his family.
Timberlake continues his ‘Forget Tomorrow’ tour in Chicago tonight.
