‘Real Housewives’ star Kim Zolciak’s son, 15, arrested for sodomy and sexual battery in alleged changing room assault

Nypost · Aug 21, 2026 · 408 words · By Haley Brown

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‘Real Housewives’ star Kim Zolciak’s son, 15, arrested for sodomy and sexual battery in alleged changing room assault See more of our coverage in your search results.

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‘Real Housewives’ star Kim Zolciak’s son, 15, arrested for sodomy and sexual battery in alleged changing room assault See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google “Real Housewives” star Kim Zolciak’s teen son was arrested this week after allegedly assaulting a female classmate in a gym changing room, according to court documents obtained by Page Six.

Common ground

Alpharetta police arrested Kroy Biermann Jr, known as “KJ,” on Monday for aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery over an alleged April 23 incident in a changing area at Life Time Fitness.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The alleged victim was taken to hospital on April 24 for a sexual assault examination, which found no male DNA in her mouth or vagina at that time, according to the documents?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The alleged victim was taken to hospital on April 24 for a sexual assault examination, which found no male DNA in her mouth or vagina at that time, according to the documents.”

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The Mirror US and another report citing police documentation confirm that a sexual assault examination on April 24 found no male DNA in the victim's mouth or vagina.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The West Memphis Three are three freed men convicted as teenagers of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. Damien Echols was sentenced to death, Jessie Misskelley Jr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew Malkinson (born 23 January 1966) is a British man who was wrongfully convicted and jailed in 2004 for the rape of a 33-year-old woman in Salford, Greater Manchester. He was released from prison…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrongful_conviction_of_Andrew_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — DNA profiling (also called DNA fingerprinting and genetic fingerprinting) is the process of determining an individual's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) characteristics. DNA analysis intended to identify a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_profiling

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Claim 2: “KJ’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, also vehemently denied the allegations”

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Multiple sources confirm that attorney Jason Sheffield represents KJ and has vehemently denied the allegations, insisting his client is '100% innocent'.

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web search NEUTRAL — New allegations have emerged against Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr. involving an underage relative.Biermann's lawyer Jason Sheffield responded to the allegations in court, stating he has not seen "that eviden…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/202…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jason Sheffield, KJ’s attorney, denied wrongdoing on behalf of client, insisting to Page Six in a statement that he is “100% innocent.”Kim Zolciak and her son Kroy Jagger Biermann Jr. posing at an eve…
https://pagesix.com/2026/09/19/celebrity-news/kim-zolciak-go…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jason Sheffield, attorney for Kroy “KJ” Biermann, strongly maintained his client's innocence while slamming the circumstances surrounding his arrest. "First and foremost, this is not the kind of infor…
https://vt.co/news/entertainment-news/lawyer-kim-zolciaks-15…

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Claim 3: “‘Real Housewives’ star Kim Zolciak’s son, 15, arrested for sodomy and sexual battery in alleged changing room assault”

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Multiple independent news sources (WBLS, oregonlive.com, and a report citing Alpharetta Police) confirm that Kim Zolciak's 15-year-old son was arrested for aggravated sodomy and sexual battery.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ariana Lenee Biermann (née Zolciak; born October 17, 2001) is an American TV personality, fashion entrepreneur and influencer. She is best known for her appearances on the Bravo reality television pro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Biermann

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kimberleigh Marie Zolciak-Biermann (née Zolciak; born May 19, 1978) is an American television personality. She is best known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Zolciak

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kroy Evan Biermann (born September 12, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kroy_Biermann

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Claim 4: “Alpharetta police arrested Kroy Biermann Jr, known as “KJ,” on Monday for aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery over an alleged April 23 incident in a changing area at Life Time Fitness.”

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The arrest of Kroy 'KJ' Biermann Jr. by Alpharetta police for aggravated sodomy and sexual battery regarding an April 23 incident at Life Time Fitness is reported by multiple sources including WBLS and oregonlive.com.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kroy Biermann Jr., 15, faces felony charges of aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery in Fulton County. (Credit: Alpharetta Police Department).The Alpharetta Police Department confirmed he is…
https://www.fox9.com/news/son-former-nfl-player-reality-tv-s…

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Claim 5: “The alleged victim said she was walking with the 15-year-old football player when he began flirting with her and making jokes, according to Fulton County Georgia Juvenile court papers.”

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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of unrelated financial news about the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and the S&P 500, providing no information regarding court papers or the alleged victim's interactions.

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web search NEUTRAL — How Does It Compare To The S&P 500? The S&P 500 and the volatility index tend to move inversely. If the market goes down, the VIX usually rises; when stock prices rise, the VIX usually falls.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/what-is-the-cboe-vol…

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web search NEUTRAL — One big gainer: the Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX. Known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX tracks expectations for stock swings over the next 30 days, based on what investors will pay for ...
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web search NEUTRAL — It's market dispersion—a measure of how widely stock returns and volatility are distributed across the index—which has reliably peaked before "violent churns" in the S&P 500, the firm wrote ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/an-under-the-radar-i…

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Claim 6: “Zolciak said in a statement Friday... “He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged.””

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Multiple sources, including a report citing Fox News Digital, confirm that Kim Zolciak issued a statement categorically denying the allegations.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kim Zolciak issued a statement denying allegations against her 15-year-old son, Kroy Biermann, Jr., and emphasized reliance on evidence in this case.The alleged incident occurred April 23 near a schoo…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/videos/kim-zolciak-denie…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kim Zolciak steps out for shopping trip after son KJ Biermann, 15, suffers legal blow in sodomy and sexual battery case.
https://pagesix.com/2026/09/19/celebrity-news/kim-zolciak-go…

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web search NEUTRAL — Zolciak previously denied the allegations levied against her son in a statement provided to Fox News Digital."He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she…
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/reality-stars-son-15-i…

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Claim 7: “KJ did not scan into the gym on the day of the alleged assault but was visible in security camera footage, the documents claim.”

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Both oregonlive.com and PRIMETIMER report that while KJ did not scan into the gym, he was visible on security camera footage.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The University of Montana (UM) is a public research university in Missoula, Montana, United States. UM is a flagship institution of the Montana University System and its second largest campus. Fall 20…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Montana

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Claim 8: “Biermann Jr is being held without bond, and he has a hearing scheduled for Sept. 1.”

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Multiple sources confirm he was held without bond and mention a September 1 hearing, although one TikTok source suggests a later date of September 11, the initial claim is supported by multiple web results.

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web search NEUTRAL — KJ remains held without bond, and a court hearing for the case is scheduled for September 1.
https://vt.co/news/us/kim-zolciak-15-year-old-son-kj-bierman…

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web search NEUTRAL — Biermann Jr. is the son of Kim Zolciak, a former star of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” and ex-Atlanta Falcons defensive standout Kroy Biermann. He was previously scheduled to appear in court on Tuesda…
https://www.wrdw.com/2026/09/11/bond-hearing-set-kroy-bierma…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kroy Biermann Jr. "KJ" - Hearing today CANCELED.New bond hearind set for September 11, 2026. #kroybiermannjr #kj #kroybiermann #realhousewives #truecrime.Attorney for KJ Biermann Jr., the son of Kim Z…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kj-biermann-jr-court-hearing

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