Dolly Parton's estate says nephew used barbed wire to dodge court summons

The Dolly Parton estate, operating through the company She's Alive, has accused former security chief Bryan Seaver of extreme tactics to avoid service of process, including draping barbed wire over the handrails leading to his front door and posting a no-trespassing sign. Seaver, who was terminated last month, denied all allegations and called the restraining order a publicity stunt. He asked the court to delay a hearing originally set for early October, a request that was approved with the date moved to October 20 to allow him to find representation.

The estate alleges Seaver made "chilling" threats tied to his military experience and filed a restraining order on behalf of manager Danny Nozell. Seaver maintains the threatening texts were jokes within Dolly's inner circle and that the estate's claims are fabricated.