Dolly Parton's Estate Granted Restraining Order Against Nephew
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order against Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, after the estate accused him of using threats, intimidation, and coercion to interfere with its business relationships.
- The order requires Seaver to stay at least 1,000 feet away from estate employees and business partners, avoid private estate property, and cease disruptive or harassing conduct.
- Court filings reveal Seaver allegedly sent threatening messages demanding payment and threatening to damage Parton's brand, citing his background as a private military contractor and arms dealer.
- Seaver was removed from his security role related to Parton's business on September 15 but remains a beneficiary of her trust; a follow-up hearing is scheduled for October 7 to consider further relief.
- Seaver must respond to the restraining order by October 2 if he intends to contest it.
