Kim Zolciak's Son KJ Biermann Files to Move Case to Juvenile Court
KJ Biermann, the 15-year-old son of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, has filed a motion to transfer his felony sexual assault case from adult court to juvenile court, a legal move his defense team says is aimed at securing confidential proceedings and keeping him out of adult prison. The teenager has been held without bail at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in Atlanta since his August 17 arrest.
The Charges Against KJ
A Georgia grand jury returned an indictment against KJ on seven felony counts in late August, including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment, and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16. Two of those counts each carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in Georgia — a combined exposure of up to 50 years in adult prison if convicted on both.
The alleged incident took place on April 23 at a fitness center in Alpharetta, Georgia. According to the victim’s account, she and KJ were in a co-ed sauna when he became physically aggressive against her wishes. She filed a police report the following day. A law enforcement investigation followed in mid-May, including a forensic sweep of the facility by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The Juvenile Court Motion
Defense attorney Jason Sheffield filed the transfer motion on September 9, simultaneously requesting that all proceedings be sealed from public view. Sheffield stated that his client plans to contest every charge: “We are expecting to enter not guilty pleas to all charges.” He has framed the juvenile court request as a matter of protecting the futures of young people caught in the adult criminal system, stating that he hopes the case will be heard in a court where, in his words, “the lives of these young people can be respected and honored.”
The prosecution intends to try KJ as an adult. A bond hearing is scheduled for September 11, and an arraignment is set for October 14. KJ was 14 at the time of the alleged incident and had turned 15 by the time of his arrest.
What the Defense Is Pointing To
Sheffield has described his client as “100% innocent” and says the defense has material to support that position. KJ voluntarily submitted to a polygraph examination, the results of which showed “no deception” on the relevant matters. Sheffield also cited surveillance footage reviewed from the gym, along with the GBI’s forensic examination of the alleged assault locations, which the defense says found no male DNA evidence.
Former prosecutor Lindsay Richards, speaking as an outside expert, described the charges as “unbelievably serious” and said she was surprised by the length of KJ’s detention without a bail hearing. She suggested that if bond is granted, the conditions would likely be strict. “He’ll probably be on house arrest, having to do school at home,” Richards said, adding that she expected a release with significant restrictions in place.
Who KJ Biermann Is
Kroy Jagger Biermann Jr. is one of four children that Kim Zolciak and former NFL linebacker Kroy Biermann Sr. share together. Kim Zolciak, who built a large Instagram following during her years on Bravo, denied the allegations against her son through a representative, calling them “reckless and deeply troubling.” The family has remained in the public eye in recent years through a prolonged and contentious divorce proceeding between Kim and Kroy Sr. that played out across headlines and legal filings before the couple ultimately reconciled.
What Comes Next
The September 11 bond hearing is the defense’s most immediate objective. KJ has been held since August 17 with no bail set — a duration Sheffield has publicly criticized, noting the difficulty of detaining a teenager for weeks while awaiting a preliminary hearing. The bond hearing outcome will determine whether KJ can return home as his case moves forward.
The larger question — adult court or juvenile court — will shape everything that follows. In adult court, Georgia’s mandatory sentencing minimums leave little room for a judge to consider KJ’s age or background. In juvenile court, the framework is different, the potential outcomes are far less severe, and the proceedings would be closed to the public. As attorneys on both sides prepare their arguments, the Biermann family faces a legal process that could stretch for months before any resolution comes into view.
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