Full Breakdown
Jake Lang Sentenced to Maximum Ten-Day Contempt Jail Term After Disrupting Dalton Eatherly Bond Hearing
5/23/2026, 5:19:43 AM
Core Event and Jail Term
On Thursday, Tennessee Judge H. Reid Poland III removed far-right activist Jake Lang from a bond hearing for livestreamer Dalton Eatherly and ordered the statutory maximum ten-day jail sentence for contempt of court.
Background, Key Figures & Prior Activities
Jake Lang, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Donald Trump in January 2025 after a four-year wait on assault-on-police charges, has since led anti-Islam rallies, performed a Nazi salute outside AIPAC, and threatened a Capitol Police commander. He is now a candidate for the Florida Senate seat left by Marco Rubio. Dalton Eatherly, known online as “Chud the Builder,” faces attempted-murder charges for shooting a Black disabled veteran outside the Montgomery County Courthouse and raised over $100,000 for his defense in one day. Lang’s fiancée, fellow Jan. 6 convict Rachel Myers, is on probation.
Timeline of Key Incidents
- Jan. 2021: Jan. 6 Capitol breach; Lang arrested.
- Jan. 2025: President Trump pardons Lang.
- Early 2026: Eatherly charged with attempted murder; defense fund exceeds $100,000.
- Thursday, early 2026: Lang removed from Eatherly’s bond hearing; sentenced to ten days for contempt.
Data & Statistics
Tennessee law caps contempt incarceration at ten days. Eatherly’s defense raised $100,000 in a day. Lang’s prior docket includes assault on police.
Why It Matters
The case shows courts will enforce decorum against high-profile far-right figures and highlights the overlap of legal proceedings, fundraising and political campaigns as Lang runs for Senate.
Official Statements & Responses
Judge Poland told Lang he had no speaking role and ordered his removal, noting any attempt to intervene would lead to custody. Court filings record the judge’s directive to enforce the contempt sanction.
Criticism & Opposition
Rachel Myers disputed the judge’s view, saying Lang “literally did nothing” and was jailed for shaking his head and saying “two-tiered justice.” She called the judge “a psychopath” on X.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The judge describes Lang’s conduct as disruptive; Myers says his action was minimal. Video shows Lang’s ejection but does not reveal whether he spoke or only gestured, leaving the contempt’s exact nature unverified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Told you, sir, you did not have a speaking role today. You decided that you wanted one for whatever reason. I don't know why, but take him to custody.” — Judge H. Reid Poland III
- “the judge gave him the max of ten days.” — Rachel Myers, on X
- “two-tiered justice” — Jake Lang (as reported)
- “a psychopath.” — Rachel Myers, describing the judge
What’s Next
Lang’s Senate campaign continues, while his contempt conviction may become a focal point in future debates. Eatherly’s attempted-murder case remains pending, with his defense fund still attracting far-right support.
