Dalton Eatherly, better known online as ChudTheBuilder, remains in jail after a Tennessee judge refused to lower his $1 million bond during a court hearing on June 3. The decision came even after YouTuber Alex Rosen appeared in court and offered to contribute money toward Eatherly’s release. Eatherly, 28, appeared in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Clarksville, where he faces serious charges linked to a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse on May 13. He has been charged with attempted murder, employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.His attorney, Jacob Fendley, asked the court to reduce the bond, arguing that Eatherly has strong ties to the community and has not been convicted of any crime. Eatherly’s father also attended the hearing and was available to speak on his behalf. Despite those arguments, Judge William Goodman III ruled that the bond would stay at $1 million. The judge also said that if Eatherly is released, he must follow a curfew from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Alex Rosen offers $100,000 for Dalton Eatherly bond as Judge William Goodman III keeps restrictions
During the hearing, Alex Rosen, known for his Predators Poachers platform, took the witness stand and presented bank records and CashApp documents to the court. Rosen said he earns money through livestreaming and described himself as a supporter of free speech.Rosen told the court he was willing to put up $100,000 toward Eatherly’s bond. However, Judge Goodman left existing restrictions in place. Under those rules, each bonding company can cover only up to $100,000 of the bond amount. That means Eatherly would likely need multiple bonding companies to reach the full $1 million required for release.The judge also questioned a proposed arrangement involving LA Bonding and a surety company. Goodman said it was unclear whether money was being transferred in a way that would increase the bonding company’s capacity. Because of those concerns, he decided not to change the restrictions.At one point, the judge addressed Rosen’s involvement directly, saying, “I’m not going to let him get into the bonding business.”The court also discussed Eatherly’s residence if he were released. Fendley requested that the address remain sealed, saying Eatherly was facing possible eviction because of the attention surrounding the case.Separately, Eatherly’s attorney appeared in Davidson County court the same day in connection with another case. According to an arrest affidavit cited by WSMV, Eatherly is accused of ordering nearly $400 worth of food and drinks at Bob’s Steak and Chop House in Nashville before refusing to pay after being asked to stop livestreaming and leave. He faces charges of theft under $1,000, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Eatherly did not attend that hearing because he remained in Montgomery County custody.The courthouse shooting case centers on a confrontation between Eatherly and Joshua Fox outside the Montgomery County Courthouse on May 13. Authorities have said both men suffered gunshot wounds during the incident. Fox was reportedly shot in the torso and arm and was later taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for surgery.
