Morgan Wallen Accepts Plea Deal in Nashville Chair-Throwing Incident

Morgan Wallen, the country music star, has entered a plea deal following a chair-throwing incident in Nashville earlier this year. After court proceedings, he will attend a DUI education center and serve two years of probation.

Wallen pleaded "conditionally guilty" to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment as part of a judicial diversion agreement. His attorney, Worrick Robinson, coordinated with the Nashville District Attorney's office to finalize this plea arrangement.

The charges stem from an incident in early April when Wallen allegedly threw a chair off a six-story balcony at a bar, narrowly missing nearby Nashville police officers. The chair landed dangerously close to them.

"Mr. Wallen has cooperated fully with authorities throughout these last eight months, directly communicating and apologizing to all involved," Robinson stated. "Mr. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation."

The officers present during the incident supported the conditional plea, as noted by the presiding judge. At the time of his arrest, Wallen was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment due to the risk posed to the two officers and the general public, along with disorderly conduct.

Video evidence showed Wallen "lunging and throwing an object over the roof," according to his arrest report. Witnesses reported that he laughed after throwing the chair.

DUI education centers have offered alternative sentencing options for cases involving DUI, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment in Tennessee for over 13 years. If Wallen successfully completes his probation period, these offenses can be expunged from his record. However, any further legal troubles could jeopardize this conditional plea.