Overview
- Vanderburgh County charged De’Jon Fox Sr. and Chardnae Cleveland with felony intimidation over online posts allegedly threatening Bard, who shot their son on Dec. 9.
- A Franklin County grand jury returned no true bill on Dec. 23 in the Kentucky State University shooting, and Bard was released after his attorneys argued self-defense.
- A probable cause affidavit quotes posts attributed to Fox Sr. as “Capo Fatman Fox” and to Cleveland, including statements expressing intent for retaliatory harm.
- Court records show Indiana moved to revoke Fox Sr.’s bond in a separate Indianapolis fatal-crash case, the court approved the request, and a warrant was issued; his jury trial is set for Jan. 12, 2026.
- A separate arrest warrant was issued Dec. 26 after Fox Sr. failed to appear in the intimidation case, and Cleveland has pleaded not guilty as Evansville police continue the investigation.