New details emerge as Chuddbuilder’s release bid stalls despite Alex Rosen offering $100,000 for bond
Dalton Eatherly, known online as Chuddthebuilder, remains in jail after a Tennessee judge refused to reduce his $1 million bond during a court hearing on June 3. The decision also came after YouTuber Alex Rosen appeared in court and offered money for Ethereal’s release. Etherly, 28, appeared in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Clarksville, where he faces felony charges related to the May 13 shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse. He has been charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous crime, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.His attorney, Jacob Fendley, asked the court to reduce the bond, arguing that Atherley has strong ties to the community and has not been convicted of any crimes. Eatherly’s father also attended the hearing and was available to speak on his behalf. Despite those arguments, Judge William Goodman III ruled that bond would remain at $1 million. The judge also said that if Atherley is released, he will have to follow a curfew of 9 p.m. till 5 am
Alex Rosen offers $100,000 for Dalton Eatherly bond as Judge William Goodman III upholds restrictions
During the hearing, Alex Rosen, known for the Predators poachers platform, took the witness stand and presented bank records and CashApp documents to the court. Rosen said he makes money through livestreaming and describes himself as a supporter of free speech.Rosen told the court he was willing to pay $100,000 for Atherley’s bond. However, Judge Goodman left the existing restrictions in place. Under those rules, each bonding company can only cover bond amounts up to $100,000. This means that Atherley will likely need multiple bonding companies to reach the full $1 million needed for release.The judge also questioned the proposed arrangement involving LA bonding and a surety company. Goodman said it’s not clear whether the money is being transferred in a way that will increase the bonding company’s capacity. Due to those concerns, they decided not to change the restrictions.At one point, the judge directly addressed Rosen’s involvement, saying, “I’m not going to let him get into the bonding business.”The court also discussed Atherley’s residence upon his release. Fendley requested that the address be kept sealed, saying that Etherley was facing possible eviction because of the attention it brought to the case.Separately, Etherly’s attorney appeared in Davidson County court the same day in connection with another case. According to an arrest affidavit cited by WSMV, Etherly is accused of ordering nearly $400 worth of food and drinks at Bob’s Steak & Chop House in Nashville, but refused to pay after being asked to stop livestreaming and leave. He is charged with theft under $1,000, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Etherly did not attend that hearing because he was in Montgomery County custody.The courthouse shooting case focuses on a confrontation between Atherly and Joshua Fox outside the Montgomery County Courthouse on May 13. Officials said both men were shot during the incident. Fox was reportedly shot in the torso and arm and was later taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for surgery.
