The anchor, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and use of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous crime. Police said the incident occurred after Chad claimed he was attacked outside the courthouse. According to him, he fired in self-defense during the fight. The judge also scheduled more hearings for next month before police escorted him from the courtroom and back into custody.
Architect Chad reacts after judge announces huge bail
Video of the courtroom quickly went viral because of Chad’s reaction. The anchor looked shocked and disappointed when the judge announced bail at $1.25 million. He remained quiet during the hearing, only briefly reacting by lowering his head and closing his eyes. It was obvious to many viewers that the bond amount was much higher than he had hoped.The case has attracted widespread attention online because of the strange and confusing details surrounding the shooting. Chad previously told fans that he accidentally shot himself during the incident. Later photos from the scene showed he was injured while another person involved was taken away on a stretcher.Authorities continue to investigate what happened outside the courthouse. While Chad said he acted in self-defense, prosecutors are treating the situation as a serious violent crime because the gun was fired in a public place. His next court hearing is expected to be in the coming weeks as the case progresses.Currently, Chad remains in jail unless he can pay the hefty bail. The anchor’s quiet reaction in court, even after trying to explain his side of the story, showed how serious the situation had become.