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HIV Transmission Case: Bond Set Amid Public Safety Concerns

5/21/2025

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Cleveland Brodie, charged with the shocking crime of knowingly transmitting HIV to his wife, has been granted an $800,000 bond in Rockdale County, Georgia. Prosecutors warn he poses a threat to the community, having allegedly infected several women. Family members passionately urged the court to prioritize public safety as Brodie, who maintains his innocence, awaits trial.

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Cleveland Brodie, charged with the shocking crime of knowingly transmitting HIV to his wife, has been granted an $800,000 bond in Rockdale County, Georgia. Prosecutors warn he poses a threat to the community, having allegedly infected several women. Family members passionately urged the court to prioritize public safety as Brodie, who maintains his innocence, awaits trial.