Gayle King defends Justin Timberlake after DWI and says he's not irresponsible

Gayle King is standing up for Justin Timberlake… saying he's a accountable, upstanding man who simply made a one-time unhealthy choice when he allegedly selected to drink and drive.

The anchor gave her ideas on “CBS Mornings” Wednesday after a phase on JT's arrest … saying he's an ideal man who isn't usually a reckless individual — and calling his alleged mistake a “silly mistake.”

Gayle provides that there's typically no excuse for driving drunk… and says she's assured Justin is aware of he made a mistake.

By the way in which… GK doesn't use phrases like “allegedly” when sharing her ideas right here – however when one in all her co-hosts identified that that is precisely what the police are claiming, she acknowledged that what they stated they thought-about seemingly The explanation arresting him didn't sound superb.

As we advised you… Timberlake was arrested for DWI early Tuesday morning in Sag Harbor, New York, after police allege he blew via a cease signal and swerved between lanes.

Police say Justin advised them he solely had one drink on the American Lodge downtown, however they are saying Justin exhibited glassy/bloodshot eyes, a robust odor of alcohol and slurred speech. In addition they declare he failed discipline sobriety checks… and refused to blow a breathalyzer take a look at.

Justin spent the night time in jail earlier than being launched with out bail after his arraignment. His legal professional Edward Burke Jr. says they plan to combat the DWI cost tooth and nail.

It feels like Gayle is in his nook on this one…she's getting defensive for him.