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Kerrion Franklin, the 38-year-old eldest son of gospel star Kirk Franklin, was booked in Fort Worth, Texas on a misdemeanor unlawful-restraint charge on September 18, 2026, according to Tarrant County records. His bail was reportedly set at $1,500, and his booking number is listed as 4549358.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed who was allegedly restrained or what circumstances led to the arrest, as reported by JubileeCast. Kerrion has not been convicted of the charge. Under Texas law, unlawful restraint involves intentionally or knowingly restricting another person’s movements without consent in a manner that substantially interferes with that person’s liberty, a legal standard laid out in Texas Penal Code Section 20.02.
What the Charge Could Mean
As an offense without aggravating factors, unlawful restraint in Texas is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, carrying a maximum sentence of up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000, per the same statute…