Miami teen accused of stabbing boyfriend to death granted $50,000 bond
MIAMI - The teen suspect in a stabbing death faced a judge Saturday.
Yahkeim "Keimo" Lollar, 18, was killed just before the holidays in December last year outside his home. His family alleges his ex-girlfriend is responsible and has demanded accountability.
Jahara Malik, 17, was arrested on January 28 and taken to a juvenile assessment center.
Around the same time, Lollar's family and supporters gathered outside the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office to demand answers and accountability.
Three days later, Malik was moved to adult criminal court in Miami-Dade County and charged as an adult.
According to her arrest report, Malik, who just turned 17 years old, has no priors. Her bond was set at $50,000 and she had to wear an ankle bracelet.
Her attorney Larry Handfield said that after the stabbing, Malik stayed on the scene and provided medical attention.
"She turned herself in she tried to render first aid," he said. "She cooperated fully."
Malik's attorneys wanted the case in juvenile court.
"It should have remained in juvenile," Handfield said. "However, the law allows the state of Florida allows you to direct file. Which means you take juveniles as young as 14, 15, 16 and you try them as an adult."
Lollar's family told CBS News Miami that Lollar, a high school senior and football running back, was having relationship problems.
"I want justice. That would at least ease the pain a little bit," Lollar's mother said recently. "I shouldn't have to be fighting for my son's justice."
Lollar's family was in court and told CBS News Miami they weren't happy with the decision to release Malik. But, Malik's attorneys said their client acted in self-defense.
"We believe this was not an intentional act and I believe when all dust is cleared the evidence will support that," Handfield said.
Malik's arraignment hearing is set for Tuesday.
