Morgan Wallen sentenced to 1 week in DUI education center

Morgan Wallen has been sentenced for allegedly throwing a chair from the roof of a Nashville bar nearly eight months ago.

Wallen, 31, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment without a weapon on Thursday, December 12, according to multiple outlets. The country singer was sentenced to supervised probation for two years and seven days in a DUI education center.

Billboard reported that Wallen appeared in court with his attorney and security. The musician put on a gray jacket while appearing in front of the judge. Thursday marked the first time Wallen appeared in court since the incident occurred in April.

According to online records viewed by us weekAnd, the initial felony charge of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and the misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct were dismissed.

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“Earlier today (12/12/24), Morgan Wallen appeared in Davidson County Circuit Court with Judge Cynthia Chappell presiding where he entered a conditional plea pursuant to the Tennessee Diversion Statute that does not result in a conviction,” Wallen’s attorney said. Worrick Robinson said in a statement to Us on Thursday. “The plea agreement with the District Attorney’s Office requires that Mr. Wallen spend 7 days in a DUI Education Center, be on probation for 2 years (one year for each of the misdemeanor charges for reckless endangerment), pay a $350 fine and appear in court. fee. Upon successful completion of his probation, the charges will be eligible for dismissal and expungement.”

The statement continued: “Mr. Wallen has fully cooperated with authorities over the past eight months, communicating directly and apologizing to everyone involved. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and his foundation.”

Wallen was arrested on April 7 after allegedly throwing a chair from the rooftop of eric church‘s Chief’s bar in downtown Nashville. The police officers were standing outside the scene when a chair fell on them and landed on the ground nearby, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed. Us At the moment.

Bar employees claimed Wallen threw the chair from six stories high, according to News Channel 5 Nashville. The arrest report stated that law enforcement later viewed a video showing Wallen “lunging and throwing an object over the roof,” but he ultimately laughed. After Wallen was taken into custody, bail was set at $15,250.

Days after his arrest, Wallen finally broke his silence.

“I didn’t feel good speaking publicly until I made peace with some people,” the Grammy nominee wrote via X in April. “I have been in contact with the authorities in Nashville, my family and the good people at Chief’s. I am not proud of my behavior and I accept responsibility. “I have the utmost respect for the officers who work every day to keep us all safe.”

Following the arrest and ongoing legal issues, Warren continued his one night at a time route. As Wallen continued to travel around the country, he waived his right to appear in court amid the balcony incident proceedings, and his attorney attended on his behalf.

“The court has formally waived Morgan Wallen’s appearance on Friday, May 3, as his presence is not necessary to advance the case,” Wallen’s attorney said in a statement to Us In May. “The District Attorney’s Office has been notified of the Waiver to Appear.”