Morgan Wallen sentenced after guilty plea in chair-throwing case

On December 13, 2024By Littum

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, Morgan Wallen, has entered into a plea deal for throwing a chair from the top of a Broadway bar in early April.

Wallen pleaded guilty to two counts of reckless endangerment. He is set to serve seven days in a DUI rehab facility along with two years of probation.

This was his first appearance in court to face charges following his arrest on April 7. The 31-year-old singer was arrested after he was seen throwing a chair from the top of Eric Church’s bar Chief’s. It was the bar’s opening weekend.

The chair reportedly landed just feet away from two Metro Nashville Police Department officers who were on foot that night along Broadway.

The 31-year-old singer was arrested after he was seen throwing a chair from the top of Eric Church’s bar Chief’s on the night of April 7, 2024.

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At the time of his initial arrest, Wallen was charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment. On Thursday, he pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges.

After the completion of his sentence, and if he meets all the requirements of the plea agreement, he will have his record cleared.

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

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