ChudTheBuilder Claims Horrible Jail Conditions
Streamer ChudTheBuilder (Dalton Eatherly) is alleging that he has been held in a urine-soaked jail cell—complete with no bed, no blanket—in Davidson County since his arrest. He claims the facility was so poor and noisy that he could barely sleep or rest.
Eatherly faced criminal charges including attempted murder after shooting a man outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, on May 18, 2023. He has also been charged with using a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, but his case has dragged on due to procedural delays.
Poor Jail Conditions
“Davidson County held Chud in a holding cell in the booking room with no bed, no blanket, a puddle of someone else’s urine on the floor, and nonstop screaming for 25 hours, all so the DA could claim they ‘never received the motion’ & push the hearing to August 6,” Eatherly said.
Multiple Charges
Eatherly has been hit with numerous charges, including being held without bond on misdemeanor offenses over a restaurant bill. He was served just appetizers and asked to leave before paying nearly $400. These charges involve non-arrestable offenses and were not witnessed by an officer.
Chud’s attorney expressed concerns: “If convicted, he faces up to 56 years in jail with fines reaching $78,000,” said Eatherly's representative.Frequently Asked Questions
What is ChudTheBuilder accused of?
Eatherly is accused of attempting murder after shooting a man during an incident outside the Montgomery County Courthouse on May 18, 2023. He is also charged with employing a firearm during a dangerous felony, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
How long has he been in jail?
Eatherly claimed to have spent over 24 hours in a urine-soaked jail cell at Davidson County's booking facility without any proper accommodations or rest. He was held before his hearing date, which was pushed back to August 6 due to delays.
Why is there such a delay?
The prosecutor failed to receive the motion for a speedy trial. The DA used this as an excuse to push the court hearing to a later date, causing prolonged delays in justice for ChudTheBuilder.