Dolly Parton's Management Seeks Restraining Order Against Nephew Bryan Seaver Over Estate Threats

She's Alive, the company managing Dolly Parton's business and properties, has filed for a temporary civil restraining order in Nashville against Bryan Seaver, Parton's nephew and former head of security. The filing, submitted Tuesday, accuses Seaver of waging an "obscene, deliberate and escalating campaign of threats" and attempting to extort the estate by threatening to ruin Parton's brand if not paid. Seaver, son of Parton's sister Cassie, was fired last week as head of security for her properties. He denies the allegations, telling TMZ that quoted messages were taken out of context and were "rage talk" between grieving friends. The court documents cite messages where Seaver allegedly threatened to become "the hand of retribution" and start a podcast to damage Parton's brand partnerships. He also allegedly described himself as a "killer" and mentioned selling $27m in arms to Haitian police. The dispute has led to resignations among employees and lawyers for Parton's trusts and estates, and She's Alive has hired private security for its employees. Parton died in August at 80; Seaver announced her death on Instagram on 25 August. She's Alive is run by Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell, who started working with her in 2004. The estate faces a public battle over Parton's legacy, which she planned to extend for decades.