After A Great Year For His Career, Morgan Wallen’s Legal Battle Continues
Morgan Wallen had a remarkable year, from winning the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year to collaborating with Brooks and Dunn on a remake of “Neon Moon.”
He also played a pivotal role in helping with hurricane relief during Hurricane Helene and has been making headlines for his philanthropic efforts. He even has the second-most-streamed album of 2024.
However, in the midst of what seems to be the height of his career, he still faces a legal battle after his arrest on April 7th, 2024. The prolific singer faces four charges for allegedly throwing a chair off a Broadway rooftop.
Reports indicate that Wallen threw a chair off the roof of Eric Church’s bar, Chiefs, located on Broadway in Nashville, around 11 p.m. Authorities reported that the chair landed close to two officers who happened to be standing on the street below. He was quickly taken into custody and charged with reckless endangerment.
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Morgan Wallen Spoke Out After Arrest
The artist remained silent for about two weeks following his arrest. He eventually spoke out on X to explain what had happened and to apologize to anyone he may have harmed. The delay in his statement seems to be due to him dealing with the situation privately. He said:
“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. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change. -MW”
Morgan Wallen’s Court Case Updates
According to WKRN, Wallen’s lawyers will appear in court today, Tuesday, December 10, instead of the originally scheduled date of Thursday, December 12. Morgan waived his preliminary hearing, and the case has now moved to a grand jury scheduled to meet in January. The grand jury for Davidson County will be overseeing the case.
Grand juries are private and not public. During these proceedings, the jurors only hear the prosecutor’s version of events, which means they do not hear from the defense. Additionally, while a grand jury only requires probable cause to indict someone, a trial jury requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt.< Whether this is good for the singer or not only time will tell, and besides being worried about potential jail time, it could affect Wallen’s ability to tour internationally. In the midst of this legal battle, Wallen has not slowed down. He recently released a new song titled “Love Somebody.” Watch the video below.
