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Name:
ROUNDTREE, ANDRE
Date of Booking:
05/22/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN – 2ND DEGREE
Reckless Conduct
Willful Obstruction Of Law Enforcement Officers – Misdemeanor
Article:
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Case History:
6/18/25
BOND GRANTED FOR ANDRE ROUNDTREE
What this means: Andre Roundtree was granted bond totaling $11,000 in Fulton County Superior Court after his initial bond was denied in May. The bond was set at $5,000 for cruelty to children in the second degree, $5,000 for reckless conduct, and $1,000 for willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. Judge Holly Hughes approved the consent order, which requires Roundtree to have no contact with the victim and stay at least 200 yards away. His attorney Justin Showalter signed the agreement on his behalf.
8/15/25
INDICTMENT ISSUED AGAINST ANDRE ROUNDTREE
What this means: A Fulton County grand jury formally indicted Andre Roundtree on three felony charges related to an incident on May 21, 2025, involving a child named Zavien Gist. The indictment charges Roundtree with cruelty to children in the second degree for allegedly causing cruel physical pain through criminal negligence by not providing adequate care, resulting in malnutrition and physical harm. He’s also charged with reckless conduct for endangering the child’s safety and willful obstruction of law enforcement for physically resisting arrest by Officers C. Mercure and Gilbert. This moves the case from the accusation phase to formal prosecution.
11/20/25
PLEA ENTERED BY ANDRE ROUNDTREE
What this means: Andre Roundtree entered a not guilty plea to the indictment charges in Fulton County Superior Court. By pleading not guilty, Roundtree is formally denying the charges against him and requesting a trial. The signed document shows his attorney represented him during this arraignment proceeding, which is a standard step in the criminal process after an indictment is issued.
1/29/26
ANDRE ROUNDTREE SENTENCED AFTER GUILTY PLEA
What this means: Andre Roundtree changed his plea and was sentenced in Fulton County Superior Court by Judge Kevin M. Farmer. The cruelty to children charge was dismissed (nolle prosse), but Roundtree pleaded guilty to reckless conduct and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. He received 12 months probation for each charge, with the sentences running consecutively for a total of 24 months probation. The sentence includes special conditions requiring him to complete 50 hours of community service, take a parenting class, have no contact with the victim, and receive credit for 96 days already served in custody. His attorney Megan Harrison represented him for the final disposition.