Justin Timberlake DWI arrest may be traced to Britney Spears, Harry Styles: Report

Justin Timberlake was arrested for drunk driving after leaving the American Hotel in Sag Harbor in New York on Monday night. Photos show him looking dazed as he was escorted to court in handcuffs from a Hamptons police station the following morning.

New report suggests the recent increase in drinking can be traced back to Britney Spears. Interestingly, the source also suggested that it could have something to do with his feelings for Harry Styles.

According to Daily Mail UK, Justin Timberlake is said to have increased his alcohol consumption as a means of coping with the fallout from Britney Spears’ revealing memoir and the pressure of maintaining chart success.

Sources close to the 43-year-old singer said he repeatedly appeared in rehearsals smelling of alcohol.

Reports indicate that Timberlake was pulled over shortly after midnight for running a stop sign in his BMW X7, after officers observed swerving on the road before the incident. He underwent a field sobriety test but refused to take a breathalyzer test.

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Insiders say this incident will be a wake-up call for the singer, who is said to have turned to alcohol to cope with the serious allegations made by Britney Spears, 42, including claims that he We encouraged her to have an abortion in the early 2000s.

Additionally, sources claim that Justin Timberlake is struggling under increasing pressure to compete with current stars like Harry Styles, compounded by the disappointing sales of his latest album, Everything I think is like thatdid not top the charts upon its release in March.

A source exclusively told DailyMail.com: “Justin has been stressed because of the Britney drama that happened late last year and some of us noticed that he was drinking more.”

The source clarified that the artist is not an alcoholic. However, “he has been advised to give up drinking so he can stay sober when dealing with any public controversy as he has been accused of mishandling the Britney and Janet backlash Jackson.”

The “sexy back” singer was officially charged with DWI, as well as ticketed for running a stop sign and veering off the road. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 26 after being released without bail.

Because of his refusal to take a breathalyzer test, Justin’s driving privileges in New York were suspended.

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