Morgan Wallen sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty for drunken chair-throwing incident

Morgan Wallen pleaded guilty to reduced charges in connection to his April arrest.

The “Last Night” singer entered a conditional plea on Thursday and was sentenced to one week of incarceration, which will be served at a DUI education center, and two years of probation.

The presiding judge gave him one year of probation for each of his misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment — which were reduced from his three original low-level felony charges.

Each change carried a maximum sentence of nearly one year in jail and a $2,500 fine, per the Tennessean.

Morgan Wallen appeared in court on Thursday. Getty Images

He pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment. Getty Images

The 31-year-old country star pleaded conditionally guilty due to judicial diversion, meaning the charges against him can be dismissed if he abides by the rules of his agreement.

Wallen also had to pay a $350 fine and court fees.

“Mr. Wallen has cooperated fully with authorities throughout these last eight months, directly communicating and apologizing to all involved,” his attorney, Worrick Robinson IV, told Page Six in a statement.

“Mr. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.”

The country singer was sentenced to one week of incarceration and two years of probation. AP

He will serve his seven days at a DUI education center. AP

The “Wasted On You” singer was taken into custody in April after he threw a chair over a rooftop bar railing.

Video surveillance from the night showed a chair soaring through the air from the top floor of Chief’s Bar on Broadway before landing on the ground near a group of police officers.

Although Wallen wasn’t identifiable in the footage, eyewitnesses reportedly told police that he “laughed” before chucking the chair over the rail.

He had to pay a $350 fine and court fees. Getty Images for for Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024

Wallen was arrested in April 2024. Getty Images for Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024

Police spoke to the handcuffed singer outside the establishment before placing him in the back of a squad car.

He was arrested on three counts of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.

After snapping a smiling mug shot, the country crooner was released on a $15,250 bond.

The country star was taken into custody after he threw a chair over the railing of a rooftop bar. Getty Images for The T.J. Martell Foundation

He later admitted he was “not proud” of his behavior and would “accept responsibility.” Getty Images for for Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024

Wallen — who was arrested for public intoxication in 2020 — addressed the incident over one week later.

“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 wrote via X. “I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility.”

In a follow-up tweet, Wallen said he has “the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe.”

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