«El Príncipe del pop» fue El cantante Justin Timberlake fue condenado este viernes por un tribunal del estado de Nueva York a realizar 25 horas de trabajo comunitario y pagar una multa de 500 dólares tras admitir su culpabilidad por conducir en estado de ebriedad el pasado mes de junio.
The "Prince of Pop" was arrested on June 18 in the town of Sag Harbor, about 160 km east of New York City, for driving "drunk" after running a stop sign and leaving the lane he was traveling in after having dinner with friends.
Vestido con una chaqueta oscura y un collar de perlas, Timberlake admitió su culpabilidad ante el juez Carl IraceDressed in a dark jacket and a pearl necklace, Timberlake pleaded guilty to Sag Harbor Village Court Judge Carl Irace, who is presiding over the case.
Como parte del acuerdo de culpabilidad, el cantante aceptó realizar 25 horas de trabajo comunitario y pagar una multa de 500 dólares, As part of the plea agreement, the singer agreed to perform 25 hours of community service and pay a $500 fine, as well as a 90-day suspension of his New York state driver's license, according to The New York Times.
De gira por Estados Unidos y Europa, esta era la primera vez que el cantante compareció en el tribunal personalmente -en agosto lo hizo por videoconferenciaTouring the United States and Europe, this was the first time the singer had appeared in court in person - he did so by video conference in August - since hearing the charges against him after spending a night at the police station when he was arrested while intoxicated.
El oficial que le detuvo dijo que el intérprete de «Selfish» no se encontraba en condiciones de conducir, pese a que siempre sostuvoThe arresting officer said the "Selfish" singer was in no condition to drive, despite his constant maintenance of having only had a martini at the American Hotel during an evening spent with friends.
«Tenía los ojos inyectados en sangre y vidriosos, de su aliento emanaba un fuerte olor a bebida alcohólica, hablaba con lentitud"His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his breath smelled strongly of alcohol, he spoke slowly, he was staggering, and he failed all standardized sobriety tests" administered, the police report said.
Different decision
«Trato de comportarme de acuerdo a estándares muy altos. Este no fue el caso. Me encontré en una situación"I try to conduct myself according to very high standards. This was not the case. I found myself in a situation where I could have made a different decision," he told reporters outside court.
«Aunque solo hayas bebido una copa, no te pongas al volante de un auto, hay muchas alternativas», "Even if you've only had one drink, don't get behind the wheel of a car, there are plenty of alternatives," advised the singer, dressed in a dark jacket and a pearl necklace.
«Crecí en una ciudad pequeña por lo que puedo entender y comprender la tensión o la naturaleza"I grew up in a small town so I can understand and empathize with the tension or the unique nature of what this must have been like for the people of Sag Harbor (…) I'm very grateful, I thank them," he said.
Sag Harbor es un pequeña localidad en los Hamptons, un destino favorito de ricos y famosos,Sag Harbor is a small town in the Hamptons, a favorite destination of the rich and famous, located on the Long Island peninsula, known for its exclusive parties and sumptuous mansions.
Timberlake's attorney, Edward Burke Jr, said the star was respectful during his encounter with police.
«Contrariamente a lo que se informó, (Timberlake) no estaba tomando las bebidas de otras personas,"Contrary to what was reported, (Timberlake) was not taking other people's drinks, nor was he warned beforehand not to drive, he was not rude, he was not obnoxious, he was not belligerent. In fact, he was polite and cooperative," she said outside court.
«Su declaración de hoy de un delito no penal reducido y enmendado, que es una infracción de tráfico"His plea today to a reduced and amended non-criminal offense, which is a traffic violation, is consistent with these facts," he said, despite the fact that he had previously maintained that his client was not intoxicated and had asked to dismiss the case due to procedural defects.
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