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BREAKING: Riley Keough Issues Emergency Statement on Graceland — Elvis Presley’s Iconic Home Under Threat?
MEMPHIS, TN — Just 25 minutes ago, Riley Keough, granddaughter of the legendary Elvis Presley, made a stunning and urgent announcement: Graceland, the beloved estate of the King of Rock and Roll, is once again under legal threat of being sold — sparking concern and confusion among fans worldwide.
Keough, who currently serves as the sole trustee of the Presley estate, spoke in a live statement outside Graceland’s gates, saying:
“I want to be absolutely clear — Graceland is not for sale, and it never will be. But it has once again become the target of fraudulent legal action. We are taking swift steps to protect my grandfather’s legacy.”
This latest development comes just months after Keough successfully blocked an attempted foreclosure auction that was tied to allegedly forged loan documents. In that case, a company claiming to hold a debt from Lisa Marie Presley, Riley’s late mother, tried to auction off Graceland by alleging she had defaulted on a $3.8 million loan. A judge ruled in Riley’s favor, and the sale was halted indefinitely.
But now, the Presley estate faces a new legal challenge. According to sources close to the family, an anonymous investment group has filed fresh documents in Shelby County claiming to have a stake in the property based on “prior unresolved debt.” The identity of the group remains unclear, but Riley and her legal team believe it may be connected to the same individuals behind the previous fraudulent claim.
Fans, preservationists, and Memphis city leaders have expressed outrage and disbelief. “Graceland isn’t just a home,” said local councilman Derek Fuller. “It’s a historic monument, a cultural treasure. Any threat to its integrity is a threat to American music history.”
Opened to the public in 1982, Graceland has since become one of the most visited private homes in the United States, drawing over 600,000 visitors annually. It holds not only the memories of Elvis Presley’s life and career, but also the remains of Presley himself, Lisa Marie, and other family members buried in the Meditation Garden on the property.
Legal experts suggest that, while the claims may once again prove baseless, they highlight the vulnerability of historic estates in the face of modern financial schemes. “This is a wake-up call,” said Tennessee property attorney Helen Griggs. “Even legendary landmarks are not immune from bad-faith actors trying to exploit estate complexities.”
Riley Keough concluded her statement with assurance:
“We will defend Graceland with everything we have. This home belongs to my family and to the millions who love my grandfather. His story lives here — and no one will take that away.”