Morgan Wallen is speaking out following his arrest last month.
He was arrested in Nashville on April 7th after allegedly throwing a chair off of the six-story roof at Eric Church’s bar, Chief’s. He shared a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing:
“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 Chiefs. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my tour, there will be no change.”
Morgan Wallen’s Arrest Didn’t Impact His Tour Schedule
The arrest happened a few days after he began his One Night at a Time tour, however, the arrest did not impact his tour schedule. His next tour stop was scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, in Oxford, Mississippi and went on as normal.
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According to ABC Nashville, the incident occurred right before 11 p.m. on Sunday night, shortly after the CMT Awards in Austin, Texas.
Police witnessed a chair get thrown off of the rooftop bar at Chiefs and hit the ground on Broadway, nearly missing an officer on the ground. Witnesses recounted that Morgan was seen laughing after the incident before the police apprehended him.
Video footage corroborated both accounts of the incident, leading to Morgan’s arrest. He was held on a $15,250 bond, which he paid, and was released a few hours after the arrest.
Morgan Is Set to Appear In Court on May 2 and 3
Morgan is set to return to Nashville on May 2nd and 3rd for his first court dates. He is currently scheduled to headline the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California, from April 26th-April 28th. It doesn’t appear as though his arrest will affect his ability to play Stagecoach.
If Morgan gets convicted of the three felony charges, he will most likely have to serve time in prison. He could face a minimum of one year in prison with a maximum of up to six years.
However, an attorney who spoke with People Magazine said that the chances of Morgan serving up to six years in prison for the incident are slim. Following the incident, fans speculated what caused his behavior.
Some wondered if it was due to his ex-fiance and baby mama, Katie Smith, getting married the day before. Others wondered if it was due to his losses at the CMT Awards.
He hasn’t spoken out about what caused his behavior at this time, but the story may come to light if the case eventually goes to trial.
