Morgan Wallen.
Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesMorgan Wallen He was sentenced for throwing a chair off the roof of a Nashville bar nearly eight months ago.
Wallen, 31, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment without a weapon on Thursday, December 12, per multiple outlets. The country singer was sentenced to two years and seven days' probation at a DUI Education Center.
Bulletin board It was reported that Wallen appeared in court with his lawyer and security. The musician wore a gray jacket while appearing before the judge. Thursday was Wallen's first time in court since the accident in April.
According to online records he viewed Us Weeklyy, the initial charge of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and the misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct were dismissed.
Morgan Wallen's legal troubles have hampered his attempts to open a bar in Nashville's busiest nightlife district again. Wallen's long-planned joint venture with TC Restaurant Group, called This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen, failed to open as scheduled this weekend. The delay comes as Wallen faces three felony charges of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct (…)
“Earlier today (12/12/24), Morgan Wallen appeared in Davidson County Circuit Court with Judge Cynthia Chappell Presides where he entered a conditional plea pursuant to Tennessee's diversion law which does not result in a conviction,” Wallen's attorney said Warrick Robinson He said in a statement to: we Thursday. “The plea agreement with the District Attorney's Office requires Mr. Whalen to spend 7 days in a DUI Education Center, be on probation for two years – one year for each of the misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges – and pay a $350 fine and court costs. Upon successful completion From probation, the charges will be eligible for dismissal and expungement.
The statement continued: “Mr. Wallen has cooperated fully with authorities over the past eight months, reaching out directly and apologizing to everyone involved. Mr. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and his foundation.
And yen He was arrested on April 7 after allegedly throwing a chair from the roof of the building Eric ChurchChief's Bar in downtown Nashville. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed that the officers were standing outside when a chair fell from above them and landed on the ground nearby. we at that time.
Employees at the bar claimed Wallen threw the chair from a height of six stories, according to News Channel 5 in Nashville. Law enforcement later watched a video showing Wallen “rushing over and throwing something over the roof,” but he eventually laughed, the arrest report said. After Whalen was taken into custody, bail was set at $15,250.
Days after his arrest, finally He broke his silence.
“I didn’t feel right to publicly sign on until I made amends with some people,” the Grammy nominee wrote via X in April. “I have reached out to Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief's. I am not proud of my actions, and I take responsibility. I have the utmost respect for the officers who work every day to keep us all safe.”
After the arrest and continuing Legal issuesWarren continued One night at a time a trip. As Wallen continued to travel across the country, he… He gave up his right To appear in court amid the balcony incident proceedings, his lawyer appeared on his behalf.
“The court has formally waived Morgan Wallen’s appearance on Friday, May 3, because his presence is not required to advance the case,” Wallen’s attorney said in a statement. we in May. “The District Attorney’s Office has been notified of the waiver of appearance.”
