The streamer, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, faces several charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and use of a firearm during a serious crime. Police say the incident occurred after Chud claimed he was attacked outside the courtroom.
According to him, he fired shots in self-defense during the fighting. The judge also scheduled more hearings for next month before officers escort him out of the courtroom and take him back into custody.
Chud the Builder reacts after the judge announces a huge bond amount
The courtroom video quickly spread across the Internet because of Chode’s reaction. Once the judge announced the $1.25 million bail, the streamer appeared shocked and disappointed. He remained quiet during the session, only reacting briefly by lowering his head and closing his eyes.
For many viewers, it was clear that the security deposit was much higher than they had hoped.
The case has already received significant attention online due to the bizarre and messy details associated with the shooting. Chud previously told fans that he accidentally shot himself during the incident. Pictures from the scene later showed he was injured while another person was carried away on a stretcher.Authorities continue to investigate exactly what happened outside the courtroom. While Chud says he acted in self-defense, prosecutors are treating the situation as a serious crime of violence due to a public shooting. Next court hearings are expected to take place in the coming weeks as the case progresses.For now, Chud remains behind bars unless he can pay the huge bond amount. Even after trying to explain his side of the story, the broadcaster’s calm reaction in the courtroom showed how serious the situation was.