A 17-year-old girl, Jahari Malik, who was arrested in connection with the death of her boyfriend, appeared before a judge on Saturday. Malik has been charged with one count of manslaughter with a deadly weapon.
Malik’s arrest follows the discovery of 17-year-old Yahkeim Lollar, who was found stabbed in the garage of his apartment building on December 20.
During Jahari Malik’s court appearance, her attorneys argued that she should be granted bond, noting that she stayed at the scene after Yahkeim Lollar was stabbed, called 911, attempted to assist him, and fully cooperated with police. The judge granted her a $50,000 bond and ordered that she be fitted with a GPS ankle monitor until her next court date.
Malik’s case was heard in children’s court on Friday, where prosecutors officially filed to have her transferred to adult court, which is why she is being identified. Following Lollar’s death, his family has been relentless in their efforts to ensure Malik faces legal consequences.
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