Justin Timberlake's Drunken Driving Case Takes a New Turn

Justin Timberlake is set to accept a less severe plea in his drunken driving case in Sag Harbor, New York. The pop star's attorney confirmed the plea change, though specifics were not provided. Timberlake was arrested in June and initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Justin Timberlake is poised to enter a new plea this Friday concerning his drunken driving case in the New York Hamptons, according to prosecutors. The specifics of this plea remain undisclosed, but an informed source indicated that Timberlake will plead guilty to a less serious offense than driving while intoxicated.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to publicly discuss the case, told The Associated Press. Timberlake's attorney, Edward Burke, declined to comment.

The Grammy-winning pop singer will appear in person this Friday at the Sag Harbor Village Court to formalize his plea, confirmed the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. Timberlake was arrested on June 18 after allegedly running a stop sign and showing signs of intoxication, although his lawyer maintains that he was not drunk.

(With inputs from agencies.)