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Name:
Jiang, Ning
Date of Booking:
04/27/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY
Sodomy; aggravated sodomy
Officer’s Narrative:
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On the date and time listed above I, PFC. J. BODENHEIMER, was dispatched to the above listed address in reference to a 17year old, [VICTIM #1], who was upset and was thinking about hurting herself. Upon arrival I spoke with [VICTIM #1] and her mother, [WITNESS #1], about what had occurred. [VICTIM #1] had typed out what she needed to tell because her English was not very good.
[VICTIM #1] stated that [WITNESS #1] had left the house for a little while and her step dad, NING JIANG, was at the house. [VICTIM #1] stated that she was upstairs laying down when he came up there and laid down with her. [VICTIM #1] said that NING began rubbing her back and then began rubbing her breasts. [VICTIM #1] said that her licked her breasts and then pulled down her pants and underwear and began rubbing on her and inserted a finger inside of her v*gina. [VICTIM #1] also said that he licked her v*gina. Based on this information I called LT. CLAYTON and informed him of what was being said and we called for the On-Call Investigator to come in to assist with the investigation.
SGT. LOPEZ called me and I informed her of what I was being told and she recommended that [VICTIM #1] go either to the hospital or the Sexual Assault Center for evidence to be collected. [VICTIM #1] was hesitant at first and I gave her and [WITNESS #1] a moment to speak with each other while I went to speak with NING about the accusations.
I went to the house and asked NING to step outside. When NING walked outside he immediately put his hands behind his back and asked if he was under arrest. I asked him why he would think that and he stated that he figured an accusation was made and that he would be going to jail. I asked him what he was accused of and he asked again if he was under arrest. I told him that he was not under arrest at this time and he said that he would not answer any questions then.
I left NING with PFC. DOAN while I went back to [VICTIM #1] and [WITNESS #1]. I asked [WITNESS #1] if she was going to go to the hospital and she was still hesitant but ultimately did decide to go to Floyd Hospital to be seen by Medical Professionals. SGT. LOPEZ was updated and said she was going to meet [VICTIM #1] at the hospital to conduct an interview.
Myself and PFC. DOAN left shortly thereafter since NING did not want to speak with me. SGT. LOPEZ was able to secure an Arrest Warrant and a Search Warrant for a DNA sample later that night. The Arrest Warrant and Search Warrant were both executed that night and NING was placed in handcuffs that were double locked and checked for fit. NING was placed in the back of my Patrol Car and transported to the Floyd County Jail where he was medically cleared and taken into custody by jail staff.
Handcuffs Double Locked and Checked for Fit
Medically Cleared
[End of Narrative]
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Case History:
4/30/26
MOTION FOR BOND FILED ON BEHALF OF NING JIANG
What this means: Ning Jiang’s attorney, Randall Schonder, filed a formal request asking the Floyd County Superior Court to set a bail amount so that Ning Jiang could be released from custody while the case moves forward. At the time of filing, Ning Jiang was being held without bond. The motion asked the court to set bail in a reasonable amount. Along with the motion, the court issued a Rule Nisi — a procedural order requiring the State of Georgia to appear and show cause why the bond should not be granted. The bond hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Floyd County Courthouse.
5/5/26
BOND HEARING HELD FOR NING JIANG
What this means: A hearing was held at 2:30 p.m. in Floyd County Superior Court on Ning Jiang’s Motion for Bond. This is the proceeding where the judge considered whether to release Ning Jiang from custody and under what conditions. The outcome of that hearing is reflected in the bond order entered by the court on May 14, 2026.
5/14/26
BOND GRANTED — NING JIANG RELEASED ON $50,000 BOND WITH CONDITIONS
What this means: Judge William F. Sparks of Floyd County Superior Court signed a bond order releasing Ning Jiang on a $50,000 bond in Case No. 26PI00722 / 26PI00172-2, which involves charges of aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, and incest. Being released on bond means Ning Jiang was allowed to leave jail while the case continues, but only under a strict set of court-ordered conditions. Those conditions included the following:
Ning Jiang must appear in court whenever required.
Ning Jiang must not associate with anyone convicted of a crime or suspected of criminal activity.
Ning Jiang must wear a GPS electronic monitoring device at all times. The device must be active before release from custody. Tampering with or removing the device constitutes a bond violation. All monitoring invoices must be paid in full before the device can be removed.
Ning Jiang is banned from Floyd County, Georgia entirely, except for scheduled appointments with his attorney or scheduled court appearances.
Ning Jiang must not leave the state of Georgia for any reason.
Ning Jiang must reside at a specified address in Adairsville and may not change residences without prior written court permission.
Ning Jiang must have no contact — directly or through a third party — with any alleged witnesses, co-defendants, or victims in the case, and must stay at least 1,000 yards away from any victim’s residence, place of employment, school, or place of worship.
Ning Jiang must not possess firearms or occupy any residence where firearms are present.
Ning Jiang must have no contact with alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs unless prescribed by a medical practitioner.
Ning Jiang waives extradition from any state or country and agrees to pay the cost of return if transported by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office.
A curfew is in effect seven days a week from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at the Adairsville residence.
Ning Jiang is permitted to have phone contact with his four children but shall have no in-person contact with them except as specifically described in the order.
Ning Jiang shall have no contact with any child under 18 years of age for any reason.
Ning Jiang shall have no contact with the alleged victim.
Ning Jiang shall not discuss the case or its allegations with any of his four younger children.
Ning Jiang must surrender his passport to the District Attorney’s office, which will retain possession of it until the final disposition of the case.
Any reported violation of these conditions could result in immediate arrest and incarceration.
6/22/26
MOTION TO AMEND BOND CONDITIONS FILED BY NING JIANG
What this means: Ning Jiang’s new attorney, Wade C. Hoyt IV of The Hoyt Firm, filed a motion in Floyd County Superior Court asking the court to modify the existing bond conditions. The motion explained that the address where Ning Jiang was ordered to reside — in Adairsville — sits on the Floyd County/Bartow County line but is actually located in Floyd County. Because the original bond order banned Ning Jiang from Floyd County entirely, this created a conflict: Ning Jiang was technically required to live in a county he was simultaneously banned from entering. The defense raised this issue out of an abundance of caution and asked the court to schedule a hearing to resolve it. The motion was served on Assistant District Attorney Ashley Cox at the Floyd County District Attorney’s Office.
6/30/26
RULE NISI ISSUED — BOND MODIFICATION HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 7/9/26
What this means: Judge William F. Sparks issued a Rule Nisi order on June 30, 2026, scheduling a hearing on Ning Jiang’s Motion to Amend Bond Conditions for July 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Floyd County Superior Court. A Rule Nisi is a court order that sets a date for the opposing party — in this case, the State — to appear and show cause why the requested change should not be made. This hearing was prepared by defense attorney Wade C. Hoyt IV.
7/9/26
BOND MODIFICATION HEARING HELD FOR NING JIANG
What this means: A hearing was held at 9:00 a.m. in Floyd County Superior Court on Ning Jiang’s Motion to Amend Bond Conditions. This is the proceeding where the court considered the defense’s request to modify the Floyd County ban in light of the conflict created by Ning Jiang’s required residence address. The outcome of that hearing is reflected in the order entered by the court on July 10, 2026.
7/10/26
ORDER AMENDING BOND CONDITIONS ENTERED FOR NING JIANG
What this means: Judge William F. Sparks signed an order on July 10, 2026, modifying the bond conditions originally set on May 14, 2026, in Case No. 26PI00172-2. The order made one specific change: the special condition that had banned Ning Jiang from entering Floyd County, Georgia — except for attorney appointments and court appearances — was removed. Ning Jiang is no longer banned from Floyd County as a whole. However, a new geographic restriction was put in place: Ning Jiang must not come within one mile of the alleged victim’s residence. All other terms and special conditions from the original May 14, 2026 bond order remain in full force and effect. The order was prepared by defense attorney Wade C. Hoyt IV and consented to by Assistant District Attorney Ashley Cox. It was distributed to all parties, including the Floyd County Jail, by Judge Sparks’ assistant, Tera Hyde.