Morgan Wallen was recently sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center. The incident, which involved Wallen throwing a chair off the roof of a bar, nearly struck two police officers. The incident sparked a legal case that has made headlines.
Here’s a closer look at why Wallen is sentenced.
Morgan Wallen sentenced for seven days
Morgan Wallen, the country music sensation, was sentenced to seven days at a DUI education center after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. The charges stemmed from an incident in April when Wallen threw a chair off a six-story rooftop bar in Nashville, nearly striking two police officers. In addition to the seven-day sentence, Wallen was placed on two years of supervised probation. If he successfully completes his probation, the charges may be dismissed.
The altercation occurred at Chief’s bar, where Wallen was seen laughing as he threw the chair over the rooftop. Witnesses reported that the chair landed just a few feet from officers, and security footage confirmed the details. Initially, Wallen faced more serious charges, including three felony counts of reckless endangerment. However, they were later reduced.
Following the incident, Wallen took to social media to accept responsibility for his actions, acknowledging that he wasn’t proud of his behavior. On X (formerly Twitter), Wallet wrote, “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,” His attorney confirmed that Wallen had been fully cooperative during the investigation.
This legal matter adds to Wallen’s history of controversies, including a 2021 incident where he was caught using a racial slur. This resulted in a suspension from his label. Despite these setbacks, Wallen remains a dominant force in country music. Recently, he was named the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year for 2024.
