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Country Music Star Morgan Wallen Faces Felony Charges After Rooftop Incident
Country music sensation Morgan Wallen is facing serious legal trouble once again after a shocking incident in downtown Nashville. According to police reports, Wallen allegedly threw a chair off the rooftop of a six-story bar, with the falling furniture narrowly missing two police officers standing below. The chair reportedly landed just three feet from where the officers were working, prompting authorities to charge the 31-year-old singer with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
Eyewitnesses claim they saw Wallen laughing after throwing the chair, further fueling concerns about his behavior. He was quickly taken into custody, booked, and later released on bond. In response, one of Wallen’s attorneys stated that the artist is cooperating fully with the investigation. However, this marks yet another controversial chapter in the star’s already turbulent public history.
Wallen’s troubles with the law are not new. Back in 2020, he was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after being removed from another Nashville bar. That same year, he faced significant backlash when Saturday Night Live dropped him as a musical guest due to videos showing him ignoring COVID-19 precautions while partying maskless.
Perhaps the most damaging incident occurred in 2021, when Wallen was caught on video using a racial slur. The clip sparked nationwide outrage, resulting in a temporary suspension of his record label contract and bans from major radio stations and award shows. Although Wallen later issued public apologies, including a televised interview with Michael Strahan, the controversy left a lasting impact on his image.
Despite these incidents, Wallen’s popularity has largely remained intact, with streaming numbers often surging after each controversy. As he prepares for a nationwide tour, questions remain about accountability and whether celebrity status grants immunity. Wallen is expected to appear in court in May to answer for his latest charges, while fans and critics alike wait to see what comes next.