Why was Justin Timberlake arrested? What to know with Chicago shows coming up
Just days before his long-awaited Chicago performances, Justin Timberlake was arrested and taken into police custody
Just days before his long-awaited Chicago performances, Justin Timberlake was arrested and taken into police custody, authorities revealed Tuesday.
But why was he arrested, where was he arrested and what will it mean for the Chicago shows?
Here's what we know so far:
Where was Justin Timberlake arrested?
Justin Timberlake was arrested by police in New York.
The singer was taken into custody by Sag Harbor Village police Monday evening, a spokesperson for the department confirmed to NBC News.
The spokesperson said Timberlake remained in custody as of Tuesday morning.
Why was Justin Timberlake arrested?
According to a spokesperson for the Sag Harbor Justice Court, Timberlake faces a DWI charge. Not much is known beyond that, including the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
More information was expected to be released Tuesday.
What's next?
Timberlake is expected to be arraigned Tuesday morning in Sag Harbor Justice Court.
Will Justin Timberlake's Chicago shows go on?
It's unclear how or if the arrest will impact Timberlake's upcoming shows in Chicago.
The former *NSYNC boy band member is scheduled to play at the United Center both Friday and Saturday as part of his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour."
Neither the singer nor his representatives could immediately be reached for comment. The United Center also did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago's request for comment.
As of Tuesday morning, the concerts remained listed on the United Center's website.