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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tom Murray

Dolly Parton’s estate granted restraining order as nephew is accused of wild pay-me-or-else plot

Dolly Parton’s estate has been granted a temporary restraining order against the late star’s nephew and his private security company amid a bitter legal dispute over allegations of threatening and harassing behavior.

She’s Alive, LLC, the entity Parton set up to protect her legacy after her death, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that the late country icon’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, threatened to smear her reputation and made violent threats against a number of employees.

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