Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy

Dolly Parton's estate has filed court papers accusing her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of making violent threats and attempting to ruin the singer's legacy. The documents, submitted in Nashville, allege that Seaver sent threatening messages to She’s Alive, the company that manages Parton's business and personal affairs. She’s Alive, run by Parton's manager Danny Nozell, claims Seaver's behavior became "terrorizing" and decided to terminate his employment and that of his security company.

The court records detail a series of text messages and emails Seaver sent, starting just before Parton's death, where he threatened to destroy her brand and took pride in his newfound infamy under the title of an "international arms dealer." Seaver claimed his military background during the Iraq War fueled his threats. As a result, Parton's attorney left the entity, employees resigned, and She’s Alive hired private security to protect its personnel.

The restraining order issued by the court seeks to prevent Seaver from approaching She’s Alive employees, attorneys, and business partners within a 1,000-foot radius and from interfering with the company's operations.