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L.A. County Files Murder Charge in Manhattan Beach Teen’s Death Ahead of Court Appearance

The filing came after a months-long review that followed Belt’s initial arrest, release, then reapprehension.

Overview

  • Jenia Resha Belt, 33, was charged with murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
  • She is being held on $2 million bail and was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Torrance Superior Court.
  • Police reports say her blood-alcohol content measured 0.19% after the May 4 crash on Sepulveda Boulevard that fatally injured 18-year-old Braun Levi.
  • Records show her license was suspended in January 2024 after prior DUI and hit-and-run proceedings in 2023, and four passengers allegedly fled the scene.
  • Levi’s parents filed a $200 million wrongful-death lawsuit and launched the Live Like Braun Foundation to honor their son.