Full Breakdown
Kim Zolciak’s Son Arrested on Aggravated Sodomy and Sexual Battery Charges
8/22/2026, 8:14:15 PM
Core Event
Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former *Real Housewives of Atlanta* star Kim Zolciak and ex-NFL player Kroy Biermann, was arrested in Alpharetta, Georgia, on August 17 and charged as an adult with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery. The charges stem from an alleged incident on April 23 at a Lifetime Fitness gym, where a minor female classmate reported forced sexual acts in a co-ed sauna and changing area. KJ is being held at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center with no bond set; a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 8.
Timeline
- April 23 – Alleged assault at Lifetime Fitness, Alpharetta.
- April 24 – Victim examined; medical report finds no male DNA.
- May 14 – Police contact Kroy Biermann Sr. about the case.
- August 17 – KJ arrested and charged as an adult.
- August 21 – Zolciak and KJ’s attorney Jason Sheffield issue statements.
- September 8 – Preliminary hearing scheduled.
Data & Statistics
- Age of accused: 15.
- Charges: Aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery (felony).
- Location: Lifetime Fitness, Alpharetta, GA.
- Detention: Metro Regional Youth Detention Center; bond not set.
- Medical findings: No male DNA detected in the victim’s oral or vaginal samples.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- DNA evidence: The victim’s exam found no male DNA, which the defense cites as proof of innocence. Law-enforcement officials proceeded with felony charges, relying on the victim’s testimony and other investigative findings.
- Public information: No bond was set, and the preliminary hearing date is the only future court action disclosed. Details about the victim’s identity, the evidence beyond the DNA test, and the prosecutor’s rationale remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “False accusations can have devastating consequences not only for the person being accused, but also for genuine survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Every legitimate allegation deserves to be taken seriously and investigated based on the facts and evidence. At the same time, no one should be publicly condemned based solely on an accusation.” — Kim Zolciak
- “We remain confident that the facts and evidence will establish the truth, and we ask that people allow the proper process to take its course rather than spreading unproven allegations.” — Kim Zolciak
- “Secondly, my client is 100 percent innocent and tried to present evidence to the arresting officer, including a passed polygraph by a notable and respected sex offender polygrapher.” — Jason Sheffield, attorney for KJ Biermann
