In connection to his April arrest, Morgan Wallen has accepted a conditional plea related to reduced charges. On Thursday, the “Last Night” singer was sentenced to serve one week in a DUI education center along with two years of probation.
The judge overseeing the case imposed one year of probation for each of the misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges, which were downgraded from three original low-level felony counts. Each of these misdemeanors carries a potential maximum sentence of nearly one year in jail and a $2,500 fine, according to the Tennessean.
Judge reduces Wallen’s charges, imposing probation and education requirements
The 31-year-old country artist entered a conditional guilty plea as part of a judicial diversion program, meaning that the charges may be dismissed if he adheres to the terms of his agreement. In addition, he was required to pay a $350 fine along with court fees.
His attorney, Worrick Robinson IV, stated to Page Six, “Mr. Wallen has cooperated fully with authorities throughout these last eight months, directly communicating and apologizing to all involved.” He added that Wallen is dedicated to making a positive difference through his music and charitable foundation.
The singer of “Wasted On You” was arrested in April after an incident where he threw a chair over the railing of a rooftop bar. Surveillance footage captured a chair flying from the top level of Chief’s Bar on Broadway, landing near a group of police officers below.
While Wallen wasn’t identifiable in the video, witnesses reportedly told the police that he laughed before tossing the chair. Officers spoke with the singer, who was handcuffed, before placing him in the back of a patrol vehicle. He faced three counts of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct as a result of the incident.
Following his arrest, Wallen smiled for a mugshot and was released after posting a $15,250 bond. He addressed the situation over a week later, stating, “I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks.
I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s.” He expressed remorse, saying he was not proud of his actions and accepted responsibility. In a subsequent tweet, Wallen acknowledged, “I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe.”
