Court grants temporary restraining order against Dolly Parton's nephew
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A Tennessee judge on Wednesday granted a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver, the nephew of the late Dolly Parton, and his private security firm Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The request was filed by She's Alive, the entity founded to manage and protect Parton's estate, a day earlier. The estate accused Seaver, who was fired last week from his post as head of security, of an escalating campaign of threats, extortion and intimidation, including texts described as 'terrorizing' and threats to 'destroy the entire brand.' The court cited repeated threats, demands for payment and Seaver's claimed access to weapons. Seaver has denied the allegations, saying his remarks were taken out of context, and has accused manager Danny Nozell of calling him a 'killer.' Parton's sister Freida has denied there is a family feud. A hearing is set for October 7. Parton's fortune is estimated at around $450 million.
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s Nephew Is Accused of Threatening Her Estate. Ms. Parton’s estate filed a request for a restraining order against Bryan Seaver, accusing her former security provider of intimidation and extortion.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s manager files restraining order against her nephew over alleged threatening texts. The singer's nephew was shockingly fired from his longtime security post last week.
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Variety (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s Manager Files for Restraining Order Against Fired Nephew, Alleging Ex-Security Head Sent ‘Terrorizing’ Texts and Threatened to ‘Destroy the Entire Brand’. Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has filed f…
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s estate in turmoil amid allegations of extortion and intimidation. The singer’s longtime manager has accused her nephew and former security chief of threats, extortion and intimidation in a feud over her e…
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Rolling Stone (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s Estate Faces Crisis After Nephew Is Fired, Accused of Threats. In a new court filing, Bryan Seaver is accused of launching an "escalating campaign of threats” to extract money from the Parton estate
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s Estate Sues Her Nephew Alleging ‘I’m A Killer’ Threats. Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, who served as her head of security and was the first to announce her death on Instagram, was fired by her estate last…
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Escándalo judicial por la herencia de Dolly Parton: armas, amenazas de muerte y una orden de restricción. Bryan Seaver, el sobrino que anunció en las redes la muerte de la cantante, fue denunciado ante la Justicia por l…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy. Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s lega…
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ABC News (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence. Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s nephew accused of threatening to destroy her legacy
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s nephew accused of trying to destroy aunt’s legacy and empire
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton's Manager Files Restraining Order Against Her Nephew. Dolly Parton's manager Danny Nozell has alleged that Bryan Seaver engaged in a campaign of threats, intimidation and extortion.
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El Nacional (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton hizo un viaje secreto a Alemania para un tratamiento contra el cáncer. Un año antes de su muerte, el pasado 25 de agosto, la cantante de música country buscó alternativas experimentales para su enfermedad e…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton: entenda disputa por patrimônio e acusações de ameaça e extorsão contra sobrinho da cantora. Uma disputa envolvendo o patrimônio e os negócios de Dolly Parton veio a público nesta terça-feira após o antigo…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
The one person Dolly Parton allowed at her deathbed revealed. The "Jolene" songstress passed away on Aug. 25 after a secret battle with cancer. She was 80.
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation. Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'. Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Empresário de Dolly Parton acusa sobrinho da cantora de ameaças em torno de espólio. Uma disputa em torno do vasto espólio de Dolly Parton veio a público na terça, quando seu empresário de longa data acusou o sobrinho d…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Empresário de Dolly Parton acusa sobrinho da cantora de ameaças em torno de espólio
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Pitchfork (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton Estate Sues Her Nephew, Alleging Extortion and Threats. Bryan Seaver, who also led the late star’s security detail, allegedly described himself as a “killer” in violent emails to Parton’s team
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Fortune (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacy. The country icon’s estate is seeking a restraining order against Bryan Seaver, who was also Parton's former security chief.
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton's estate in feud with her nephew. Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of extortion. Seaver, who announced the singer's death last month, was also fired as her head of security. Adria…
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Terra (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton: empresário da cantora entra com pedido de medida protetiva contra sobrinho da artista. Danny Nozell, empresário de Dolly Parton, entrou com um pedido de medida protetiva temporária ...
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton allowed just one person at her deathbed: report. The late ‘9 to 5’ singer reportedly didn’t want to be seen in a fragile state by her loved ones
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s staff flees office in fear over singer’s nephew’s alleged threatening texts: report. Bryan Seaver allegedly called himself "a killer," which has made employees of Parton's management company afraid to go…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Bryan Seaver: Dolly Parton’s security chief nephew fired by her estate over ‘terrorizing conduct’. Seaver announced Parton’s death in a video last month
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Here’s who Dolly Parton reportedly allowed by her side on her deathbed
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacy
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate. Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
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Ouest-France (outlet profile)
Mort de Dolly Parton : l’héritage de la chanteuse de country au cœur d’un bras de fer. Une requête déposée devant un tribunal du Tennessee accuse le neveu de la star, décédée en août, d’avoir orchestré une campagne de «…
Factual core
- The manager of country singer Dolly Parton accused her nephew of making threats regarding her estate.
- Bryan Seaver is accused of threatening Dolly Parton's estate.
- Dolly Parton is deceased.
- The estate is seeking a restraining order against Bryan Seaver.
- The incident involves a dispute over Dolly Parton's estate.