Judge Rejects YouTuber's $100K Bail Offer for 'ChudTheBuilder'

As of June 4, 2026, Dalton Eatherly, also known as ChudTheBuilder, remains incarcerated in Tennessee after a judge refused to lower his $1 million bond. The decision was made on June 3 during a court hearing in Montgomery County Circuit Court, where Eatherly faces severe charges.

These charges include attempted murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment. Eatherly's attorney argued for a bond reduction, citing his client's community ties and lack of prior convictions. However, Judge William Goodman III upheld the $1 million bond and imposed a strict curfew.

During the hearing, prominent YouTuber Alex Rosen testified and offered to contribute $100,000 to Eatherly's bond. Rosen presented financial documents to support his offer. Despite this, the judge maintained existing restrictions on bonding companies, limiting their coverage to $100,000 per company, making Eatherly's release complex.

The judge also expressed reservations about Rosen's involvement, stating he would not allow him to enter the bonding business. Separately, Eatherly's attorney was involved in another case in Davidson County on the same day, related to alleged theft and disorderly conduct at a restaurant in Nashville. Eatherly remains in custody in Montgomery County.

The May 13 courthouse shooting incident involved a confrontation between Eatherly and Joshua Fox outside the Montgomery County Courthouse, resulting in both men sustaining gunshot wounds.