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Influencer ‘Chud the Builder’ arrested after allegedly skipping out on $400-restaurant bill — because staff asked him to stop streaming

Nypost · · 560 words · By Kyra Breslin
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Influencer ‘Chud the Builder’ arrested after allegedly skipping out on $400-restaurant bill — because staff asked him to stop streaming A self-described “free speech patriot” and social media influencer known for posting confrontational racist videos and…

Claims checked 8
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
Left14%
Center72%
Right14%

7 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Influencer ‘Chud the Builder’ arrested after allegedly skipping out on $400-restaurant bill — because staff asked him to stop streaming A self-described “free speech patriot” and social media influencer known for posting confrontational racist videos and…

Why it matters

The influencer, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, was dining at Bob’s Chop House on Friday night and was charged with theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest after being repeatedly asked by restaurant staff to stop filming.

Common ground

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by local outlet WSMV, the white supremacist influencer had ordered nearly $400.00 worth of food and drinks before causing a scene after being confronted for disturbing diners with his streaming.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Name Calling / Labeling 85% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Clips circulating across X and Reddit show the influencer repeatedly using racial slurs, making monkey noises at Black pedestrians, and referring to people as “chimps” while livestreaming to followers”
SINGLE SOURCE
While sources describe his content as 'racially charged' and 'rage-bait', the provided search results for videos (Bing, Google, TikTok) are generic landing pages and do not contain the specific descriptions of monkey noises or 'chimps' mentioned in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bing Video helps you discover and watch videos from multiple sources including YouTube, Vimeo, and more, with instant previews, direct playback, and smart filters.
https://www.bing.com/videos
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web search NEUTRAL — Search millions of videos from across the web.
https://www.google.com/videohp
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web search NEUTRAL — It starts on TikTok. Join the millions of viewers discovering content and creators on TikTok - available on the web or on your mobile device.
https://www.tiktok.com/foryou
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Claim 2: “was charged with theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest after being repeatedly asked by restaurant staff to stop filming”
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Multiple sources explicitly list the charges as theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, and mention the restaurant staff's request to stop livestreaming.
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web search NEUTRAL — Eatherly was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and theft of services. He was placed under a $5,000 bond.High school teacher arrested after allegedly having sex with student.
https://www.wndu.com/2026/05/10/social-media-influencer-arre…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dalton Eatherly, who posts online under the name ChudtheBuilder, was taken into custody in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 9. According to an arrest affidavit cited by WSMV, staff at the restaurant had a…
https://needtoknow.co.uk/2026/05/11/banned-influencer-arrest…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nashville police arrested Dalton Eatherly, known as Chud the Builder online, May 9. Officers were called to Bob's Steak and Chop, a restaurant at the Omni Hotel on Rep.Eatherly was charged with theft …
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/chud-the-builder-known-…
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Claim 3: “A self-described “free speech patriot” and social media influencer known for posting confrontational racist videos and harassing strangers in public was arrested in Nashville on Friday night”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources confirm that Dalton Eatherly (known as 'Chud the Builder') was arrested in Nashville on May 9 (a Friday in 2025). Sources describe him as a social media influencer who creates racially charged content.
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web search NEUTRAL — NASHVILLE, Tenn.Dalton Eatherly, also known as “Chud the Builder,” was arrested on May 9. According to an arrest affidavit, Eatherly, who films content, including racially charged content on Broadway,…
https://www.wafb.com/2026/05/10/social-media-influencer-arre…
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web search NEUTRAL — Social media influencer arrested after allegedly refusing to pay nearly $400 worth of food at Nashville restaurant. 18 hours ago. By Danica Sauter.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nashville police arrested Dalton Eatherly, known as Chud the Builder online, May 9. Officers were called to Bob's Steak and Chop, a restaurant at the Omni Hotel on Rep.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/chud-the-builder-known-…
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Claim 4: “Davidson County booking records show he was held on a combined $5,000 bond”
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One specific source mentions he was placed under a $5,000 bond. Other sources mention the arrest but do not specify the bond amount, and some search results for 'bond' are irrelevant to this specific person.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chud The Builder arrested in Nashville: Know about charges filed against Clarksville streamer Dalton Eatherly | Hindustan Times. 26 minutes ago. By Shweta Kukreti.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to city and county officials, snow and ice removal follows a priority-based plan, not a first-come, first-served system. Here’s the order crews follow: Priority 1: Main Streets & Arterial Ro…
https://www.tiktok.com/@clarksvillechattn/video/759534733598…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to WKRN, police were called to the scene on reports of a “disorderly individual, covered in blood, climbing on top of a semi.”He is currently being held on $10,000 bond for felony burglary, …
https://cdllife.com/2026/man-placed-on-ice-hold-after-he-was…
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Claim 5: “the white supremacist influencer had ordered nearly $400.00 worth of food and drinks”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources report that Eatherly allegedly refused to pay a bill totaling nearly $400.
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web search NEUTRAL — The influencer, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, was dining at Bob's Chop House on Friday night and was charged with theft of services, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest after being ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/lifestyle/chud-the-builder-arr…
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web search NEUTRAL — 6.7Appendix: Analyze and Record Transactions for Merchandise Purchases and Sales Using the Periodic Inventory System
https://openstax.org/books/principles-financial-accounting/p…
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web search NEUTRAL — A social media influencer has been arrested after he allegedly refused to pay his tab costing nearly $400 at a Nashville restaurant. Dalton Eatherly — who goes by Chud the Builder online and is ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/influencer-arrested-for…
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Claim 6: “The influencer, whose real name is Dalton Eatherly, was dining at Bob’s Chop House on Friday night”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources specify that the arrest took place at 'Bob's Steak and Chop' (or Bob's Chop House) in Nashville.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nashville police arrested Dalton Eatherly, known as Chud the Builder online, May 9. Officers were called to Bob's Steak and Chop, a restaurant at the Omni Hotel on Rep.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/chud-the-builder-known-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chud The Builder arrested in Nashville: Know about charges filed against Clarksville streamer Dalton Eatherly | Hindustan Times.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bob's Steak & Chop House | Grapevine. Authentic Taste for All. Grand Dining in Grapevine.Offering distinctive Texan charm and renowned steakhouse flavors, Bob's Steak & Chop House in Grapevine provide…
https://www.bobs-steakandchop.com/bobs-steak-and-chop-house-…
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Claim 7: “Hours after his release, the influencer posted a disturbing video of the event where he taunts a driver in the street, calling him a n*gger repeatedly, mocking him with monkey noises and says “somebody go get this n*gger a banana.””
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The provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant, consisting of biographical information about the 19th-century scientist John Dalton.
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web search NEUTRAL — John Dalton (/ ˈdɔːltən /; 5 or 6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist whose work laid the foundations of modern atomic theory and stoichiometric chemist…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dalton
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2026 · John Dalton, English meteorologist and chemist, a pioneer in the development of modern atomic theory. His theory was notable for, among other things, positing that each element had its …
https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Dalton
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web search NEUTRAL — Since 2008, Dalton’s A/C, Heating & Refrigeration LLC in Camp Verde, AZ has been providing clients with repairs, maintenance, and installation services for residential and commercial heating and cooli…
https://daltonac.net/about-us/
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Claim 8: “taking to X to share his version of events. “I partially ate the two appetizers i ordered. Never got my meal, and couldnt enjoy or finish the food i did get.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Wikipedia entries for John Dalton (the chemist) and a heating company, which are completely irrelevant to the influencer Dalton Eatherly.
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web search NEUTRAL — John Dalton (/ ˈdɔːltən /; 5 or 6 September 1766 – 27 July 1844) was an English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist whose work laid the foundations of modern atomic theory and stoichiometric chemist…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dalton
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 25, 2026 · John Dalton, English meteorologist and chemist, a pioneer in the development of modern atomic theory. His theory was notable for, among other things, positing that each element had its …
https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Dalton
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web search NEUTRAL — Since 2008, Dalton’s A/C, Heating & Refrigeration LLC in Camp Verde, AZ has been providing clients with repairs, maintenance, and installation services for residential and commercial heating and cooli…
https://daltonac.net/about-us/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.