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Bond posted for ‘Chud the Builder’ after influencer charged with attempted murder outside courthouse
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · As published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Dalton Eatherly, the person behind the online persona, had been in custody for over two months.
A social media influencer known as "Chud the Builder" has been released from a Tennessee jail. Dalton Eatherly, the person behind the online persona, had been in custody for over two months. He was initially arrested in May on charges including theft and disorderly conduct.
The arrest was related to an incident at a restaurant where he allegedly refused to pay a bill. Further details about Eatherly's case and release are available from the source. The amount he paid to post bond has not been disclosed by the jail.
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Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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