Kim Zolciak news
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The gist
Kim Zolciak faces nearly $150K in alleged unpaid debts as her 15-year-old son fights felony charges.
The twin pressures of a lawsuit and a criminal case keep the family in.
Background
Kim Zolciak, former star of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' is facing a lawsuit from Headway Capital over an alleged unpaid business line of credit for her now-defunct company, 8 Busy B's LLC. Separately, her 15-year-old son Kroy 'KJ' Biermann Jr. was indicted on seven felony charges related to an alleged sexual assault at a Georgia gym. The two stories have converged in recent coverage, drawing attention to the family's legal and financial troubles.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026Headway Capital sues Kim Zolciak over an alleged unpaid $75,000 business line of credit for 8 Busy B's LLC.
- Sep 3, 2026A Fulton County grand jury indicts Kroy 'KJ' Biermann Jr. on seven felony charges, including aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery.
- Sep 8, 2026KJ's scheduled court hearing is canceled; his attorney files a motion to transfer the case to juvenile court.
- Sep 9, 2026Reports confirm KJ remains in detention; a bond hearing is set for Sept. 11.
- Sep 10, 2026Us Weekly reports Zolciak faces nearly $150,000 in alleged unpaid debts, with the lawsuit seeking $130,634.03 including interest.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Headway Capital claims Zolciak failed to repay a $75,000 business line of credit and seeks $130,634.03 including interest.
- Support
- Kim Zolciak has called the allegations against her son 'reckless and deeply troubling,' citing a lack of DNA evidence and his passing a polygraph test as proof of innocence.
- Caution
- Prosecutors have charged KJ with seven felonies, and he remains in detention; his legal team seeks juvenile court to avoid adult prosecution.
Still unverified
The sexual assault allegations against KJ Biermann are unconfirmed; he has denied them, and the DNA and polygraph claims cited by his mother and attorney have not been independently verified. The outcome of the lawsuit against Kim Zolciak is also pending.