Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s 15-year-old son, Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr., remains in juvenile detention as prosecutors and his defense team clash over serious sexual-assault allegations, his bond request and whether his case should ultimately remain in Georgia’s adult court system.
The teenager, who has denied the charges against him, appeared before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Melynee Leftridge on Friday. During the hearing, prosecutors also raised a previously confidential juvenile matter involving another minor, a characterization that KJ’s attorney strongly disputed.
Prosecutor Raises Previous Juvenile Case During Bond Hearing
Deputy District Attorney Caitlin McGillicuddy told the court that KJ had previously been involved in a juvenile case concerning alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with a younger family member.
According to the prosecutor, investigators discovered videos on KJ’s phone connected to that earlier matter. McGillicuddy alleged there had been multiple encounters and said the material included what she characterized as predatory and derogatory language.
Because the previous proceeding was handled through Fulton County Juvenile Court, details had not previously been publicly disclosed. Prosecutors said KJ has been under court supervision since October 2025, with that supervision scheduled to continue until 2027.
Defense Attorney Strongly Disputes Prosecutor’s Account
KJ’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, issued a forceful denial of the prosecution’s characterization of the earlier juvenile matter.
Sheffield said statements made in court “grossly misrepresent” both the underlying facts and how the case was ultimately resolved.
According to the attorney, the previous matter involved “inappropriate, crude behavior involving two middle-schoolers” and did not result in an adjudication for statutory rape, sexual intercourse or a comparable offense.
Sheffield argued that portraying the case otherwise creates a materially misleading impression of the juvenile proceeding.
Current Case Involves Seven Felony Charges
The courtroom dispute emerged during proceedings concerning an entirely separate case stemming from an alleged April 23 encounter between KJ and a female classmate at a fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia.
A grand jury indicted the teenager on seven felony counts, including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16 and false imprisonment.
KJ was arrested on August 17 and has remained at Atlanta’s Metro Regional Youth Detention Center.
He denies all charges.
Prosecutors and Defense Clash Over Bond Amount
Sheffield has asked the court to release KJ on a $65,000 bond and proposed that his mother supervise him at home.
The defense attorney described the teenager’s detention as deeply traumatic and portrayed his client as a quiet child rather than someone who would pose a danger if released under strict conditions.
Prosecutors are seeking a substantially higher bond of $190,000.
McGillicuddy argued that the alleged victim in the April case suffered documented physical injuries and described the alleged conduct as predatory.
Judge Leftridge said she expects to decide by Monday whether KJ will be granted bond. His arraignment is scheduled for October 14.
Parents Put Divorce Battle Aside for Son’s Hearing
Both Zolciak and Biermann attended Friday’s hearing despite their ongoing and highly contentious divorce.
The estranged couple arrived separately at Fulton County Superior Court and reportedly did not interact inside the courtroom, but their presence represented a rare united front as their son faces potentially life-changing criminal proceedings.
Zolciak sat alongside her 29-year-old daughter, Brielle Biermann, while Kroy attended separately. Zolciak and Brielle declined to answer reporters’ questions as they left court.
Zolciak Maintains Her Son Is Innocent
Zolciak has previously publicly rejected the allegations against KJ and urged people not to assume that criminal accusations amount to proof of guilt.
She said her son categorically denies the allegations and claimed he voluntarily underwent and passed a polygraph examination.
Zolciak also pointed to medical testing that she said did not identify her son’s DNA, arguing that the evidence would ultimately establish what happened.
The former reality television star has called the accusations against her son “reckless and deeply troubling” and asked the public to allow the legal process to unfold.
Defense Seeks Transfer to Juvenile Court
Beyond the immediate battle over bond, Sheffield is attempting to move the criminal proceedings from the adult system into Georgia’s juvenile justice system.
The attorney filed a transfer request with Fulton County Court, emphasizing that KJ was only 14 when the alleged April incident occurred.
According to Sheffield, convictions on the aggravated charges could expose the teenager to a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison, potentially extending to life.
He argued in court filings that the mandatory punishment could leave KJ without the possibility of parole during the minimum term.
Lawyer Argues 15-Year-Old Should Have Opportunity for Rehabilitation
Sheffield’s transfer motion focuses heavily on KJ’s age and developmental maturity.
“At fifteen, KJ’s story is not finished,” the attorney wrote, arguing that adolescence should play a major role in deciding whether the teenager belongs in the adult criminal justice system.
Sheffield said he intends to present evidence demonstrating that KJ remains capable of benefiting from treatment, education, supervision and rehabilitation.
The lawyer acknowledged that the accusations are extremely serious but argued that their seriousness alone should not determine whether the teenager is prosecuted as an adult.
In his view, juvenile proceedings would still provide mechanisms for accountability while recognizing developmental differences between children and adults.
Defense Also Seeks Greater Privacy for Minors
KJ’s lawyers have additionally asked the court to consider limiting public access to sensitive portions of future proceedings because both the defendant and alleged victim are minors.
Sheffield proposed potentially closing portions of the transfer hearing, sealing certain juvenile records and restricting disclosure of information involving children.
He argued that such measures would protect the privacy of KJ, the alleged victim and any other minors who become involved in the proceedings.
The attorney also warned that extensive publicity could potentially influence witnesses’ recollections.
“Neither child chose this attention,” Sheffield wrote. “Yet both must now live beneath it.”
Police Investigation Began After April Allegation
Court records state that police were contacted after the female classmate reported an alleged assault following an encounter at the Alpharetta fitness facility.
She subsequently underwent a medical examination at North Fulton Hospital. According to the documents cited by the defense, testing did not detect male DNA in samples collected during the examination.
Police nevertheless continued investigating the allegations and eventually arrested KJ months later.
His lawyers have emphasized that he remained in the state despite knowing an investigation was underway and voluntarily participated in polygraph testing.
Attorney Says KJ Will Plead Not Guilty
An earlier court hearing scheduled for Tuesday was canceled after the grand jury indictment became the controlling criminal action, requiring changes to the proceedings.
Sheffield said the defense expects several important court dates involving bond, the requested juvenile transfer and the formal arraignment.
The attorney has said KJ intends to enter not-guilty pleas to every charge on October 14.
Meanwhile, prosecutors have indicated that they intend to pursue the case in the adult justice system.
High-Stakes Legal Battle Continues
The case places a 15-year-old defendant at the center of an unusually high-profile legal battle involving serious allegations, juvenile privacy concerns and the possibility of decades in prison.
His defense maintains that KJ is innocent of the current charges and argues that, regardless of the seriousness of the accusations, his age and potential for rehabilitation should prevent him from being treated like a fully developed adult offender.
Prosecutors, however, have emphasized the severity of the alleged conduct and raised KJ’s previous juvenile court history while arguing for stricter conditions if he is released.
The next immediate decision rests with Judge Leftridge, who is expected to determine whether KJ can leave detention on bond ahead of his October arraignment.
