Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of reality television star Kim Zolciak and former NFL player Kroy Biermann, has been granted bond after spending weeks in custody while facing seven serious felony charges.

But his release comes with strict restrictions.

On Friday, Sept. 11, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Melynee Leftridge granted KJ a $200,000 bond, according to court documents cited by PEOPLE.

Once released, the teenager must live at his mother’s home, wear a GPS ankle monitor and attend school virtually. He is also prohibited from contacting the alleged victim, her family or associates and cannot communicate with anyone under the age of 16.

The decision marks a major development in a case that has drawn significant attention because of KJ’s age, the seriousness of the allegations and the high-profile identities of his parents.

But the bond ruling does not resolve the criminal case.

KJ continues to face seven felony counts and, through his attorney, has denied the allegations against him.

Seven Felony Charges Stem From an April Incident

A Fulton County grand jury indicted KJ on Sept. 3.

Court records reviewed by PEOPLE show that the teenager faces charges of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.

The indictment stems from an alleged incident on April 23.

According to authorities, KJ is accused of unlawfully restraining a 15-year-old girl and subjecting her to forced sexual acts at a Life Time Fitness facility in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Investigators say the two met in the facility’s café before going into a family changing area, where the alleged assault occurred.

KJ was arrested on Aug. 17 and taken to the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in Atlanta.

Despite being 15 years old, he has been charged in Fulton County Superior Court rather than having the case automatically handled in juvenile court.

His legal team has separately sought to have the case transferred into the juvenile system.

Prosecutors Asked the Judge to Consider Earlier Allegations

Friday’s bond hearing brought another serious allegation into the case.

Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Caitlin McGillicuddy told the court that investigators had found multiple videos on KJ’s cellphone allegedly involving sexual conduct with a family member younger than 12.

Prosecutors said the teenager had already been under court supervision since October 2025 in connection with an earlier incident involving that relative.

McGillicuddy argued that the history was important when deciding whether KJ should be released.

According to PEOPLE’s account of the hearing, she told the court that the current prosecution represented the second time KJ had faced accusations involving a serious sexual offense and a female alleged victim.

Because these matters remain allegations and the current criminal case has not gone to trial, no finding of guilt has been made regarding the new charges.

KJ’s attorney continues to maintain that he is innocent.

His Attorney Asked for a Much Lower Bond

Defense attorney Jason Sheffield asked the court to release KJ on a $65,000 bond and proposed that Zolciak supervise her son at home.

Sheffield described the legal ordeal as deeply traumatic for the teenager and portrayed him as a quiet child rather than someone who would pose a danger if released under supervision.

Prosecutors pushed for a significantly higher amount.

McGillicuddy requested a $190,000 bond if the court decided to release KJ at all.

She also told the judge that the girl involved in the April case suffered documented physical injuries and characterized the alleged conduct as predatory.

Judge Leftridge ultimately went slightly higher than the prosecution’s requested amount, setting bond at $200,000.

The judge also imposed conditions that substantially restrict KJ’s movements and interactions while the case proceeds.

He Must Stay Home and Attend School Virtually

Perhaps the most significant part of Friday’s ruling is not simply that KJ received bond, but what his life will look like if he is released.

Under the conditions reported by PEOPLE, he must remain at his mother’s residence and wear a GPS ankle monitor.

Instead of returning to school in person, he must participate virtually.

He is prohibited from contacting the alleged victim and people connected to her.

And he cannot communicate with anyone younger than 16.

Those restrictions appear designed to allow the teenager out of detention while limiting potential contact with minors as the criminal case moves through the courts.

Bond should not be confused with an acquittal or dismissal.

It determines whether and under what conditions a defendant can remain outside custody before the case is resolved.

Kim Zolciak Has Publicly Defended Her Son

Zolciak, best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Don’t Be Tardy, has publicly stood behind KJ.

After news of the charges emerged, she strongly disputed the allegations against her son.

She said KJ had passed a voluntary polygraph examination and noted that testing did not find male DNA in connection with the April allegation.

She also argued that her son deserved due process and should not be treated as guilty before the allegations were tested in court.

Authorities have confirmed that medical testing did not detect male DNA, but that fact did not prevent prosecutors from moving forward with the charges.

KJ’s attorney has been equally forceful.

Sheffield previously said his client is not only presumed innocent under the law but maintains that KJ is actually innocent of the accusations.

That position is likely to become central as the defense challenges the prosecution’s evidence.

The Case Comes During an Already Difficult Period for the Family

The criminal proceedings are unfolding while Zolciak and Kroy Biermann remain estranged and involved in a highly publicized divorce.

The former couple share KJ as well as son Kash and twins Kaia and Kane. Biermann also adopted Zolciak’s older daughters, Brielle and Ariana, from previous relationships.

Zolciak and Biermann originally filed for divorce in 2023 after roughly 12 years of marriage. They briefly attempted to reconcile before Biermann filed again later that year.

Their family disputes have played out publicly for years.

The criminal allegations involving their teenage son, however, represent a very different and substantially more serious legal matter.

Being Granted Bond Is Only the Beginning

For KJ, the Sept. 11 ruling answers one immediate question: a judge has decided that he can be released from detention if the $200,000 bond and all conditions are satisfied.

It does not answer the much larger questions surrounding the case.

Prosecutors still must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

The defense will have an opportunity to challenge the allegations, evidence and witnesses.

And KJ’s attorneys are continuing their effort to change where and how the 15-year-old is prosecuted.

For now, his legal status remains clear.

He has been indicted on seven felony counts, but he has not been convicted of those charges.

And while the $200,000 bond may allow him to leave detention, the GPS monitor, virtual schooling and sweeping restrictions on contact with minors show just how seriously the court is treating the allegations while the case remains unresolved.