Kim Zolciak and son KJ Biermann at a public event
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Peter Rosello Backs Kim Zolciak’s Son KJ Biermann Following Georgia Arrest

Alexia Nepola's eldest son left words of encouragement on social media for Kim Zolciak's teenager amid felony charges.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

A crossover between two *Real Housewives* families has emerged under heavy legal circumstances. Peter Rosello, the 34-year-old son of *The Real Housewives of Miami* star Alexia Nepola, recently resurfaced online to post words of encouragement for Kim Zolciak's teenage son, Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., following his arrest in Georgia. The supportive message appeared on Instagram underneath a photo shared by Zolciak featuring her younger child, Kash. Rosello dropped into the comment section to tell the teenager to hang in there, offering comforting words and sending blessings to the household. The public comment arrived four days after news broke regarding serious criminal allegations against the teenager.

What are the charges against Kroy KJ Biermann Jr.?

The legal situation surrounding KJ Biermann stems from an alleged incident reported earlier this spring. Police in Alpharetta, Georgia, took the teenager into custody on August 17. Law enforcement booked him on accusations of aggravated sexual assault alongside aggravated sodomy. Reports indicate the allegations involve a minor female victim at a local Lifetime Fitness facility back in April. The severe felony charges mark another distressing chapter for the former *Real Housewives of Atlanta* star and her estranged husband, Kroy Biermann, who have spent months locked in messy divorce proceedings and financial battles.

Kim Zolciak and son KJ Biermann at a public event
Kim Zolciak and son KJ Biermann at a public event

Why did Peter Rosello reach out to Kim Zolciak's family?

Rosello's public show of solidarity has drawn attention due to his own history with law enforcement. Back in 2012, Nepola's oldest child entered a guilty plea following an incident involving the harassment of an unhoused man that was recorded and posted online. He avoided prison time in that case. A decade later, Rosello made headlines again in 2022 when officers arrested him following a domestic dispute involving an ex-partner. Those battery and domestic violence charges were later dismissed by prosecutors. Neither Zolciak nor her ex-husband have publicly addressed Rosello's Instagram comment. The family has also withheld detailed formal statements regarding the criminal allegations facing their son as the legal process in Georgia moves forward.

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What did Peter Rosello write on Kim Zolciak's Instagram?
Rosello left a comment telling KJ Biermann to stay strong, adding that the ordeal would pass quickly and offering blessings to the family.
What was KJ Biermann arrested for in Georgia?
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's son was arrested in Alpharetta on felony charges of aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual assault involving a minor.