Justin Timberlake's lawyer to 'vigorously' defend him

The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

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Timberlake, 43, was arrested just after midnight on Monday for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

The incident occurred in Sag Harbor, in the Hamptons, a popular holiday destination for celebrities in New York.

He was released without bail after being formally charged, and is scheduled to appear virtually in court on 26 July, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office confirms.

"I look forward to vigorously defending Mr Timberlake on these allegations," his lawyer Edward Burke Jr told PA Media news agency on Wednesday.

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