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Dolly Parton’s estate seeks court protection from nephew’s alleged threats

Source: ABC News US · 23 Sep 2026, 06:22 UTC
Dolly Parton’s estate seeks court protection from nephew’s alleged threats
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Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the singer’s nephew of threatening violence and seeking to damage her legacy and business empire. It has asked a judge to bar him from approaching employees and interfering in business dealings. The supplied material does not identify the nephew or include his response.

Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music star’s nephew of making threats of violence and attempting to damage her legacy and business empire. The estate has asked a judge to keep the nephew away from its employees and from its business dealings, according to ABC News US. The supplied material does not identify the nephew, specify when the alleged threats were made, or describe the conduct that prompted the request for court protection.

It also does not include a response from the nephew or indicate whether the judge has issued an order. The accusations concern both the safety of people connected with the estate and the protection of Parton’s business interests. They remain claims made by the estate in its application to the court.

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