Nashville, Tennessee – Country music star Morgan Wallen found himself in trouble yet again as he was booked into jail early Monday morning for allegedly throwing a chair from the sixth-floor roof of a downtown Nashville bar and concert venue. This incident marks the latest in a series of public controversies for the chart-topping artist.
Wallen is facing three felony counts of reckless endangerment, in addition to a disorderly conduct charge, according to Nashville police. The 30-year-old singer was captured in a grinning mug shot that was released by authorities. The chair he threw crashed onto the Broadway strip, narrowly missing two police officers.
Video evidence reviewed by officers showed Wallen “lunging and throwing an object over the roof” of Chief’s bar, a new establishment in Nashville’s entertainment district. Witnesses described Wallen as laughing after the incident, as detailed in the arrest report obtained by local news sources.
In response to the allegations, Wallen’s attorney Worrick Robinson stated that the singer is fully cooperating with authorities. Chief’s, the bar where the incident took place, had just opened recently and is a project involving Wallen’s friend and fellow country artist, Eric Church.
Despite his success in the music industry, Wallen’s career has been marred by a string of public incidents in recent years. From previous arrests for disorderly conduct to controversial social media posts, the singer has faced backlash and scrutiny for his behavior.
Following the latest incident, it remains unclear what penalties Wallen may face. He was released after posting a bond, with a court appearance scheduled for May 3 – the same day as his planned performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.
This latest episode adds to the ongoing saga surrounding Morgan Wallen, prompting questions about the future of his career and the impact of his actions on his music and public image. Fans and critics alike continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds.