Dolly Parton's Nephew Fights Restraining Order, Claims 'Killer' Post Was Just Military Humor Jesse James Seaver is disputing the temporary restraining order placed on him by Dolly Parton's estate, arguing that his controversial social media posts, including one where he identified as a 'killer', are merely hyperbolic military humor rather than actual threats of violence. The court will decide on October 20, 2024, whether to extend the order. Dolly Parton's nephew, Jesse James Seaver, is seeking to overturn a restraining order filed against him by the singer's estate, arguing that his social media posts do not constitute serious threats of violence. The estate obtained a temporary restraining order last month citing Seaver's 'erratic' and 'threatening' behavior, specifically mentioning a post where he called himself a 'killer' and a 'mercenary'. However, Seaver's legal team claims these are hyperbolic statements often used by military veterans and do not indicate a real intent to harm anyone connected to the estate. They argue that the estate is conflating harmless social media banter with genuine threats of physical violence.The case is set to be heard in court on October 20, 2024.