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  "id": 9502930,
  "title": "Dolly Parton’s estate as manager accuses nephew of making threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/dolly-partons-estate-as-manager-accuses-nephew-of-making-threats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:45:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/dolly-partons-estate-as-manager-accuses-nephew-of-making-threats/"
  },
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  "account": "A dispute has erupted at the estate of country music icon Dolly Parton, with her late nephew Bryan Seaver accused of making threatening comments. The conflict came to light after the singer's longtime manager, Danny Nozell, filed a request for a restraining order against Seaver. Nozell claims Seaver engaged in a \"campaign of threats\" to extort money from the company, which includes an amusement park, a hotel and an upcoming museum. Seaver, who broke the news of Parton's death last month in an emotional video, was fired from his position last week. He criticized Nozell's decision, stating he was dismayed by the \"unexpected and, so far, unexplained actions.\" According to court papers filed on Tuesday, Seaver's distress turned into threats, with one text message warning he would become \"the hand of retribution for my entire family.\" The restraining order was filed in Nashville, Parton's hometown, by She’s Alive, the organization run by Nozell that oversees her business empire. If granted, the order would prohibit Seaver from company properties and contact with staff and business partners. Seaver, who describes himself as a military contractor and international arms dealer, stated he was conducting his own investigation into how Parton's affairs were managed at the time of her death. He rejected claims that he was opposing her brand or legacy, asserting his actions were unrelated. Parton's death at age 80 sparked worldwide mourning, with President Donald Trump and the British royal family among those who paid tribute to her.",
  "summary": "The paper said the request for a restraining order was filed in Nashville, Parton's long-time home, by She’s Alive, the organisation run by Nozell that manages her business empire. The post Dolly Parton’s estate as manager accuses nephew of making threats appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dolly-partons-estate-accuses-nephew-of-threatening-to-destroy-her",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:49:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dolly-partons-estate-accuses-nephew-of-threatening-to-destroy-her-9388118",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:24:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Dolly Parton estate fight prompts request for restraining order on nephew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dolly-parton-estate-fight-prompts-request-for-restraining-order-on",
        "published": "2026-09-23T20:42:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew over threats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dolly-partons-estate-granted-restraining-order-against-her-nephew",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:29:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's sister denies family feud amid legal row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/dolly-partons-sister-denies-family-feud-amid-legal-row",
        "published": "2026-09-24T06:42:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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