# Dolly Parton Estate Gets Restraining Order Against Nephew

> Dolly Parton's estate secured a restraining order against her nephew after he allegedly threatened business partners and demanded payment.
- Title: Dolly Parton Estate Gets Restraining Order Against Nephew
- Summary: Dolly Parton's estate secured a restraining order against her nephew after he allegedly threatened business partners and demanded payment. Dolly Parton's…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dolly-parton-estate-granted-restraining-order-against-nephew-1235630808
- Author: Nancy Dillon
- Published: 2026-09-24T00:25:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, nephew, restraining order, tennessee, bryan seaver, squadron augmented protection services, she's alive llc, dollywood
## Restraining Order Granted
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order against her nephew Bryan Seaver after he allegedly threatened business partners and demanded payment.
## Nephew's Alleged Threats
Bryan Seaver allegedly threatened Danny Nozell, She's Alive LLC's manager, with messages claiming he would destroy the brand if business partners didn't leave.

> I'm going to destroy the entire brand if you don't get these [Dollywood business partners] out of our bit
## Weapons and Mercenary Claims
Seaver reportedly claimed to be an international arms dealer and mercenary who sold 29 million dollars worth of ammo to Haiti.

> I just sold 29 million dollars worth of ammo to Haiti. I'm not exactly a media person, Danny. I'm literally an international arms dealer and mercenary
## Threats of Retaliation
Seaver allegedly threatened to retaliate against anyone who betrayed his family, claiming he would 'ratfucking' them with his 'access to weapons' and 'intention to retaliate'.

> Everyone needs to be worried about what I might do. All I have is animosity and memory. But I'm going to spend the next times I have on earth ratfucking anyone that has ever betrayed my family
## Court Order Details
The order requires Seaver to stay 1,000 feet from estate employees, remain off private property, and avoid disruptive or harassing conduct.
## Follow-Up Hearing
A follow-up court hearing is scheduled for October 7, with the judge noting Seaver's repeated threats coupled with demands for payment.
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton's estate obtained a temporary restraining order against her nephew for threatening business partners and demanding payment.