ChudTheBuilder has failed to make his $1 million bond in Tennessee despite YouTuber Alex Rosen testifying as a potential funding source and offering money toward his release.
Dalton Eatherly, 28, appeared in Montgomery County Circuit Court on June 3 for a bond hearing tied to the shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville. Eatherly, known online as ChudTheBuilder, is charged with attempted murder, employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
Eatherly’s attorney, Jacob Fendley, argued for a lower bond by citing his close ties to the community and the fact that he has not been convicted of any criminal charges. His father was also present at the hearing and available to testify.
However, Judge William Goodman III ruled that Eatherly’s bond would remain at $1 million. If Eatherly does bond out, he will also be required to follow a 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew.
Judge keeps $1M bond restrictions in place
Rosen, known online for Predators Poachers, took the stand during the hearing and presented the court with bank and CashApp records. He said he earns money through livestreaming and wanted to help bond Eatherly out, describing himself as a free speech advocate.
Rosen offered to put up $100,000 toward Eatherly’s bond. However, Judge Goodman kept restrictions in place limiting each bonding company to $100,000, meaning Eatherly would likely need 10 bonding companies to cover the full $1 million bond.
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Goodman also addressed a proposed funding arrangement involving LA Bonding and a surety company, saying he was not clear on whether money was being transferred to support the bonding company’s capacity. Because of those concerns, he left the bonding restrictions in place.
The judge also made clear that Rosen could not effectively act as a bonding company himself, saying, “I’m not going to let him get into the bonding business.”
Goodman also asked for the address Eatherly would report to if released. Fendley said he wanted to keep that information sealed and claimed Eatherly was about to be evicted due to the attention surrounding the case.
The court also discussed returning Eatherly’s F-250 and personal property. Officials said the truck’s event data recorder had been extracted for evidence and would be reinstalled. The state said it had no further use for the truck, though a travel itinerary and bulletproof vest found in the vehicle are still being held as evidence.
Eartherly fails to appear in Davidson County court
Earlier the same day, Eatherly’s attorney appeared in Davidson County court in a separate case tied to an alleged incident at Bob’s Steak and Chop House in downtown Nashville.
Eatherly is charged there with theft under $1,000, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. According to an arrest affidavit cited by WSMV, Eatherly allegedly ordered nearly $400 worth of food and drinks before refusing to pay after being asked to stop livestreaming and leave the restaurant.
Eatherly was not physically in Davidson County court because he remained in Montgomery County custody.
The Montgomery County case stems from a May 13 confrontation involving Joshua Fox outside the courthouse. Authorities have said both men suffered gunshot wounds after the incident escalated into gunfire, with Fox being shot in the torso and arm before being taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for surgery.
