“Why are they giving him special treatment?” asked one fan after Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while under the influence, resulting in a surprisingly lenient sentence.
Judge Carl Irace of Sag Harbor Village expressed dissatisfaction with the original plea deal, noting that it failed to provide “sufficient retribution.” He described the initial agreement as “surprisingly favorable” to Timberlake, which prompted him to revise the verdict.
Timberlake’s punishment was reassessed and includes 25 hours of community service with a non-profit of Timberlake’s choice, a $500 fine, and a 90-day suspension of his driver’s license in New York.
