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Morgan Wallen's Chair-Throwing Incident: Arrest and Legal Consequences
10/2/2025, 9:12:02 PM
Incident Overview
On April 7, 2024, country music artist Morgan Wallen was arrested outside Chief's, a Nashville bar co-owned by fellow musician Eric Church, after allegedly throwing a chair from the bar's rooftop. The chair landed near a police patrol car, prompting officers to investigate the incident. Body camera footage released by the Metro Nashville Police Department shows Wallen repeatedly denying involvement, stating, “I don’t know” when questioned about the chair's fall. Despite his denials, police gathered witness statements and reviewed security footage that reportedly captured Wallen throwing the chair.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Initially charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, Wallen's charges were later reduced to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. In December 2024, he pleaded guilty to these charges and was sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years of supervised probation. His attorney indicated that the charges could be eligible for dismissal and expungement upon successful completion of probation.
Official Statements & Responses
Following the incident, Wallen expressed remorse on social media, stating, “I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility,” and noted that he had made amends with Nashville law enforcement. His attorney, Worrick Robinson, emphasized Wallen's cooperation with authorities throughout the legal process.
Eyewitness Accounts and Evidence
Witnesses at the scene reportedly saw Wallen throw the chair and laugh afterward. One witness stated, “I saw him lift it up and throw it off.” Despite Wallen's insistence that he had not done anything wrong, police confirmed they had video evidence corroborating the witness statements. An officer remarked, “He didn’t admit to it, but we got him on camera doing it.”
Criticism & Opposition
The incident has drawn criticism, particularly in light of Wallen's previous controversies, including a 2020 arrest for public intoxication and a racial slur incident in 2021 that affected his career. Some Nashville councilmembers even rejected plans for a glowing sign at Wallen's new bar, citing his past behavior and the recent chair-throwing incident.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I truly didn’t mean no harm,” — Morgan Wallen
- “Sorry to cause problems, I didn’t mean to,” — Morgan Wallen
- “I ain’t done nothing wrong.” — Morgan Wallen
- “He didn’t admit to it, but we got him on camera doing it,” — Metro Nashville Police Sergeant
What's Next
As Wallen continues his music career, he is currently on his "I'm the Problem" tour, which follows the release of his album of the same name. The legal repercussions of his actions will remain in effect during his probation period, and he has expressed a commitment to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.
