Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats
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Key Points:
- A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order to Dolly Parton's estate against her nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services (SAPS), following allegations of threats and intimidation.
- The estate, managed by She's Alive and led by Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell, accused Seaver of making violent threats and attempting to damage Parton's legacy and business relationships.
- Seaver, who served as Parton's head of security and announced her death last month, was fired by She's Alive due to his "terrorizing conduct," which included threatening messages claiming military-grade weaponry and mercenary experience.
- The restraining order prohibits Seaver and SAPS from contacting or approaching She's Alive employees, attorneys, and partners, with a hearing scheduled for October 7.
- Court documents reveal Seaver's threatening texts and emails, which have caused staff resignations and prompted the estate to hire private security; Seaver has not publicly responded to the allegations.
