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Name:
Knighton, Keya Valeka
Date of Booking:
07/23/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On May 16, 2026, at 1410 hours, I, Deputy N. Holmes, was dispatched to 3124 Broadway (Freedom Funding and Leasing), in reference to a domestic dispute.
Upon arrival, I met with [VICTIM #1], who stated that his girlfriend, Keya Knighton, was at the establishment to purchase a vehicle. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that as they were sitting in the office with the owner, [WITNESS #1], Ms. Knighton began an argument about the vehicle being purchased. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that during the argument, Ms. Knighton got up from her chair and started choking him, leaving a red bruise on the left side of his neck. Mr. [VICTIM #1] stated that Ms. Knighton’s daughter picked her up from 3124 Broadway and transported her to the hospital.
While speaking with Mr. [WITNESS #1], he stated that Ms. Knighton began the argument over the vehicle purchase and got up from her chair, which was on the opposite side of the room, and grabbed Mr. [VICTIM #1] by his neck and started choking him.
Mr. [VICTIM #1] was given a victim’s pamphlet and advised of different services. Mr. [VICTIM #1] was given a case number with the officers’ information
Ms. Knighon will have a warrant for Aggravated Assault and family violence.
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
7/29/26
DEFENSE ATTORNEY FILES LIMITED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR KEYA VALEKA KNIGHTON
What this means: Attorney Michael J. Alexander (Ga Bar No. 286359) filed a Limited Entry of Appearance in Bibb County Superior Court on July 29, 2026, in Case No. 2026-MCR-007323. This type of filing means the attorney is stepping in for a specific, limited purpose — in this case, to argue the motion to set bond — and is not necessarily taking over the full case. The document was hand-delivered to the Bibb County District Attorney’s Office the same day.
7/29/26
MOTION TO SET BOND FILED ON BEHALF OF KEYA VALEKA KNIGHTON
What this means: Also on July 29, 2026, attorney Michael J. Alexander filed a formal Motion to Set Bond in Bibb County Superior Court on behalf of Keya Valeka Knighton, who is charged with Aggravated Assault under Case No. 2026-MCR-007323. The motion states that Knighton has been held since July 2026 and that the charges are not eligible for a magistrate-set bond, which is why the matter had to be brought before a Superior Court judge. The motion argues that Knighton poses no significant flight risk, no significant risk of reoffending, no danger to persons or property in the community, and no risk of intimidating or harassing the alleged victim. The defense asked the court to schedule a hearing at the earliest available date and to issue an order setting bond.
8/6/26
BOND GRANTED FOR KEYA VALEKA KNIGHTON — $10,000 SET WITH CONDITIONS
What this means: On August 6, 2026, a judge in Bibb County Superior Court granted bond for Keya Valeka Knighton in Case No. 2026-MCR-007323. The order was filed in the clerk’s office on August 7, 2026. Bond was set at $10,000, subject to the following conditions: (1) Knighton must not violate the laws of any governmental unit; (2) Knighton must not possess or be in the immediate presence of a firearm, and must not consume alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or prescription drugs unless prescribed by a treating physician; and (3) Knighton must appear in court as required. The order was prepared by defense attorney Michael J. Alexander.