Dolly Parton’s Estate Faces Crisis After Nephew Is Fired, Accused of Threats

Center: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/arts/music/dolly-parton-restraining-order-bryan-seaver.html" rel="noopener nofollow">Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations — www.nytimes.com
Center: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckwyz06qg983o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss" rel="noopener nofollow">Dolly Parton free book scheme to expand in London — www.bbc.com
Center-Right: <a href="https://reason.com/volokh/2026/09/22/1-1m-libel-award-to-drag-performer-who-had-been-accused-of-exposing-himself-upheld/" rel="noopener nofollow">$1.1M Libel Award to Drag Performer Who Had Been Accused of Exposing Himself Upheld — reason.com

Source: www.rollingstone.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Left · Published: Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:01:44 GMT

In a new court filing, Bryan Seaver is accused of launching an "escalating campaign of threats” to extract money from the Parton estate