ChudTheBuilder returned to streaming after spending nearly three months in jail.
Dalton Eatherly, better known online as ChudTheBuilder, has returned to broadcasting as he awaits the next stage of his criminal proceedings. The controversial livestreamer went live again in October, despite facing an attempted murder charge linked to a shooting outside a courthouse in Tennessee. His return has drawn attention to an unresolved case.
ChudTheBuilder Discusses His Time In Jail
Eatherly's return broadcast, titled “The Return of ChudTheBuilder,” aired on October 15. Sitting behind a desk, the streamer spoke about his experiences in custody and described restrictions on his interactions with other inmates.
In a clip shared online, Eatherly said he had not been allowed to spend time with other prisoners, despite making several requests. He also explained that inmates would sometimes come to his cell door to speak with him.
The broadcast marked his return after spending nearly three months behind bars. Eatherly was arrested following a shooting on May 13 outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. Authorities say both Eatherly and another man, Joshua Fox, suffered gunshot wounds during the incident.
Eatherly faces charges including attempted murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. He has maintained that he acted in self-defense. However, his account has not been established as fact in court, and the criminal proceedings remain ongoing.
Release Comes With Strict Court Restrictions
Eatherly was released from custody in August after posting a $1 million bond in Montgomery County and a separate $15,000 bond in Davidson County. The latter case stems from an alleged restaurant dispute several days before the courthouse shooting, in which he faces charges including theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
His release does not mean he is free of restrictions. Reported conditions include house arrest, GPS monitoring, and a prohibition on possessing weapons. He is also restricted from entering Davidson County except for court proceedings. Separate gag orders limit what he can publicly discuss about the pending cases.
These conditions are particularly relevant to Eatherly's online career, which has revolved around livestreaming and confrontational content. Although his return shows that he is broadcasting again, the restrictions could affect what he is able to discuss with viewers.
For now, the attempted murder charge remains unresolved, and Eatherly has not been convicted in connection with the courthouse shooting. His return to streaming marks a new chapter in his online presence, but his legal situation is far from settled.
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