NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Davidson County judge has revoked the bond of Dalton Eatherly, the controversial livestreamer known online as “Chud the Builder,” after prosecutors argued he committed a violent felony while already released on bond in an unrelated case.
The decision, issued Wednesday, means Eatherly will remain in custody as he faces multiple criminal cases tied to a May courthouse shooting in Clarksville and separate charges in Nashville.
Court records show the bond revocation stems from a pending Davidson County case involving misdemeanor charges, including theft of services and disorderly conduct.
Prosecutors successfully argued that Eatherly’s alleged involvement in the Clarksville courthouse shooting constituted a violation of his release conditions.
Eatherly, 28, is currently charged in Montgomery County with attempted murder, aggravated assault, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, and reckless endangerment. The charges relate to a May 13 shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, where authorities say a confrontation between two men escalated into gunfire, leaving both injured.
Prosecutors allege Eatherly shot another man during the confrontation. He also sustained a gunshot wound during the incident. Investigators have not publicly identified the second individual involved.
The shooting drew widespread attention due to Eatherly’s online presence, where he streams confrontational videos and has built a controversial following. Authorities have previously described his content as provocative and disruptive, often involving public confrontations.
In addition to the courthouse shooting case, Eatherly was arrested days earlier in Nashville after an incident at a restaurant where he was accused of refusing to pay a bill and causing a disturbance. He was later released on bond in that case before the Clarksville shooting occurred.
Judge’s ruling to revoke bond ensures Eatherly will remain jailed in Montgomery County while his criminal cases proceed through the court system. He is expected to face upcoming hearings in both Davidson and Montgomery counties in the coming weeks.
No trial date has been set.
Credit WKRN NEWS 2
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