Morgan Wallen has been sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years supervised probation after pleading guilty to throwing a chair from a Nashville rooftop.
The incident took place in April when the country singer threw the chair from Chief’s on Broadway. Police were standing in front of the establishment when it struck the ground three feet from them.
Wallen, who appeared in court, was initially charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Those charges were reduced to misdemeanors, and after Wallen pleaded conditionally guilty, he could potentially have the charges expunged granted he complete the terms of his probation.
In a statement shared with People, Wallen’s attorney Worrick Robinson IV said, “Mr. Wallen has cooperated fully with authorities throughout these last eight months, directly communicating and apologizing to all involved. Mr. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.”
Following the chair-throwing incident, Wallen initially addressed the charges on social media. “I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility,” he wrote. “I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change.”
The case came three years after he was caught on camera using a racial slur in Feb. 2021. Wallen apologized for the remark and pledged $500,000 in donations to Black-led organizations, as well as meeting with Black leaders.
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