Morgan Wallen Pleads Guilty to Reckless Endangerment Charges
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Country music star Morgan Wallen has been sentenced to two years of probation following a chair-throwing incident in Nashville. The incident, which occurred in April at the Chief’s bar owned by fellow country star Eric Church, saw Wallen toss a chair from the sixth story roof. The chair landed on Broadway, a bustling thoroughfare known for its bars and music venues.
In addition to probation, Wallen received a seven-day sentence at an educational center for driving under the influence. The 31-year-old singer pleaded guilty to two counts of reckless endangerment.
Wallen, known for his chart-topping hits like “Last Night” from his album “one Thing at a Time”, issued an apology on social media shortly after the incident. “I’ve touched base wiht Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s,” wallen wrote. “I’m not proud of my behavior,and I accept obligation.”
Prior Legal Troubles
This incident is not Wallen’s first encounter with the law. In 2020, he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct outside Kid Rock’s bar. A year later, a video surfaced online showing Wallen using a racial slur. this incident resulted in a important career setback, leading to the loss of his recording contract and removal from country radio stations. He was also suspended from the Country Music Awards for three years.
Wallen later apologized for his actions, stating in an interview with Billboard magazine, “There’s no excuse. I’ve never made an excuse. I never will make an excuse.”
Despite the controversies, Wallen has remained a popular figure in country music. He was recently awarded Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
**archyde News: Country Star Morgan Wallen Faces Consequences After Reckless Chair-throwing Incident**
**[HOST]** Welcome back to Archyde News. Today we’re diving into the recent legal troubles facing country music star Morgan Wallen.Wallen pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges stemming from a chair-throwing incident in Nashville back in April.
**[LINK TO FOOTAGE – CHAIR BEING THROWN]**
As you can see here, Wallen, from the rooftop of the Chief’s bar owned by fellow country star Eric Church, hurled a chair that landed on Broadway, a busy street known for its bustling nightlife.
Wallen’s sentencing includes two years of probation and a seven-day stint at a DUI education center.While this incident is disturbing, it’s not Wallen’s first run-in with the law. Back in 2020, he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct [[1](https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/12/12/morgan-wallen-sentenced-pleads-guilty-chair-throwing/)].
Following the chair-throwing incident, Wallen took to social media, expressing remorse for his actions. it remains to be seen how this will impact his career, which has seen amazing success, with his album “One Thing at a Time” topping the charts and hits like ”Last Night” dominating the airwaves.
we’ll continue to follow this story as it develops.Back to you, Jim.
**Q: Erica Smith, can you tell us about Morgan Wallen’s recent legal troubles?**
**A:** Sure, Morgan Wallen was recently sentenced to two years probation and seven days at a DUI education center after pleading guilty to two counts of reckless endangerment.
**Q: What led to these charges, Jason Brown?**
**A:** In April, Wallen threw a chair from the roof of Nashville’s Chief’s bar, owned by fellow country star Eric church.The chair landed on Broadway, a busy street filled with peopel.
