NeNe Leakes is speaking out about Kim Zolciak for the first time since news broke about Kim’s 15-year-old son KJ Biermann and his ongoing legal case. On the Big Tigger Morning Show, NeNe said she reached out to her former Real Housewives of Atlanta costar last week.“I know that’s a tough time and I know she’s not okay,”NeNe shared. She also made one thing very clear about their relationship status:“Friend? No. Associates? Yes.”
The legal situation is serious. KJ was arrested in August on aggravated sexual assault and aggravated sodomy charges, and was later indicted on additional counts, including aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16. Prosecutors allege footage found on KJ’s phone showed him with an unidentified family member under the age of 12. Kim has publicly stated that her son denies the allegations, passed a polygraph and was not linked by DNA.
NeNe’s comments are the first public remarks from anyone in the Housewives circle since the indictment, and they’re stirring up conversation about everything from reality TV loyalty to how families handle public scrutiny during a legal battle. The case is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the process continues.
What do you think about NeNe speaking out, and does“associates, not friends”change how you see their history? Sound off in the comments.
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