Kim Zolciak speaks out on son's 'deeply troubling' arrest
Kim Zolciak speaks out after her 15-year-old son, KJ Biermann, was arrested in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Aug. 19 for aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery. Her representative called the claims "reckless and deeply troubling," saying KJ denies them and passed a voluntary polygraph. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum addressed the case through a statement to Page Six on Friday.
Key Takeaways
- Kim Zolciak's rep said the allegations against KJ Biermann are "reckless and deeply troubling," and that he "categorically denies" them.
- Page Six confirmed KJ was arrested Aug. 19 in Alpharetta, Georgia, for aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery.
- A female classmate alleged an April 23 assault in a gym changing area; a hospital exam found no male DNA.
- Zolciak said KJ passed a voluntary polygraph and that no DNA belonging to him was found.
- KJ is held without bond at Fulton County Juvenile Court, with a hearing set for Sept. 1.
What did Kim Zolciak say about her son's arrest?
In a statement provided by her representative, Zolciak framed the claims as "nothing short of reckless and deeply troubling." She said KJ "categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged."
According to the statement, her son "voluntarily took a polygraph examination regarding these allegations and passed." It also said an examination found "no DNA belonging to my son." Zolciak's camp further claimed awareness that "this individual has made similar allegations involving two other people, which raises serious concerns that deserve to be carefully examined."
She warned that "false accusations" can have "devastating consequences" for the accused and for "genuine survivors of sexual assault and abuse." The statement asked the public to let "the proper process" unfold "rather than spreading unproven allegations," while saying legitimate claims should still be taken seriously.
What charges is KJ Biermann facing?
Page Six confirmed that KJ, whose birth name is Kroy Biermann Jr., was arrested for aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Aug. 19. Court-related reporting says a female classmate accused him of sexually assaulting her in a gym changing area on April 23.
Per court documents cited by Page Six, the alleged victim said KJ forced himself on her in a co-ed sauna despite her saying no, attempted multiple times to have sexual intercourse by trying to pull down her pants, and forced oral sex and digital penetration. She alleged she "finally managed to get away from him," after which he "pulled up his pants and left."
Reporting also states the alleged victim did not tell anyone before the next school day, then fled campus after seeing KJ's girlfriend, contacted family from a Starbucks during a panic attack, and was examined April 24 at North Fulton Hospital in Georgia. The police report, as summarized by Page Six, said that exam showed no evidence of male DNA in her mouth or vagina.
A related Page Six report said the alleged assault occurred at a Life Time fitness center changing area, that investigators obtained gym security footage of KJ despite him not scanning in that day, and that officials spoke with estranged father Kroy Biermann on May 18 about speaking with the teen.
What happens next in the KJ Biermann case?
KJ was taken into custody Monday and is being held without bond at the Juvenile Court of Fulton County. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 1 and is expected to return to Juvenile Court Detention afterward, according to Page Six.
Zolciak and Kroy Biermann have been in a contentious divorce since 2023 and co-parent KJ along with siblings Kash, 14, and twins Kaia and Kane, 12. Zolciak also has older daughters Brielle, 29, and Arielle, 24, from a previous relationship.
Two months before the arrest, Zolciak marked KJ's birthday on Instagram, praising his "dedication," "discipline," and football work ethic. For more celebrity headlines, follow Celebrity Breaking News on BlasterPost.
If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault, resources such as the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226 are available, as noted in Page Six's coverage.