Popular streamer Chud the Builder looked upset in court after a judge said he would need $1.25 million to get out of jail before his trial. The hearing happened on Friday in Tennessee, where the internet personality faced a judge over serious charges linked to a shooting outside a courthouse. A video shared by a local news outlet showed Chud closing his eyes and lowering his head after hearing the large bond amount. Many people online quickly reacted to his emotional courtroom moment.The streamer, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, is facing several charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and using a firearm during a dangerous crime. Police say the incident happened after Chud claimed he was attacked outside the courthouse. According to him, he fired shots in self-defense during the fight. The judge also scheduled more hearings for next month before officers escorted him out of the courtroom and back into custody.
Chud the Builder reacts after judge announces massive bond amount
The courtroom video quickly spread online because of Chud’s reaction. As soon as the judge announced the $1.25 million bond, the streamer appeared shocked and disappointed. He stayed quiet during the hearing, only briefly reacting by lowering his head and shutting his eyes. For many viewers, it was clear that the bond amount was much higher than he hoped for.The case has already gained major attention online because of the strange and chaotic details connected to the shooting. Chud previously told fans that he accidentally shot himself during the incident. Photos from the scene later showed him injured while another person involved was taken away on a stretcher.Authorities continue to investigate exactly what happened outside the courthouse. While Chud says he acted in self-defense, prosecutors are treating the situation as a serious violent crime because shots were fired in public. His next court hearings are expected to happen in the coming weeks as the case moves forward.For now, Chud remains behind bars unless he can pay the huge bond amount. Even after trying to explain his side of the story, the streamer’s quiet courtroom reaction showed just how serious the situation has become.
