Allegations and Charges

Jenia Resha Belt,‌ 33, of Los‌ Angeles, has ⁤been charged with murder in connection with the death of high school tennis star Braun Levi, according to⁣ the Los Angeles County ‍District⁢ Attorney’s office. Belt also ‌faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter‍ while intoxicated ⁢and ​driving with a suspended⁤ license, as announced‍ by spokesperson Pamela Johnson on Tuesday.

The charges stem from an‌ incident that occurred around 12:46 ⁣a.m. on May 4, 2025, when Belt allegedly struck⁢ Levi, who was walking⁤ near the ⁢intersection⁣ of Sepulveda Boulevard and 2nd Street‌ in Manhattan beach.

Details ‍of⁣ the Incident and Arrest

Authorities arrested⁤ Belt at the scene.⁣ Court records⁤ indicate Belt had a blood alcohol level nearly twice ⁣the legal limit and was driving with a suspended license​ due to a prior DUI arrest as​ reported by ⁢the Los Angeles Times. Four passengers reportedly fled⁤ the area following the collision.

Belt was initially released in June but was apprehended⁣ again several months later. He is currently held on ⁢$2‌ million bail and is‍ scheduled for arraignment on ⁢Wednesday, Johnson stated.

Legal Action and Foundation Established

Braun Levi’s parents filed a ‌$200-million wrongful death lawsuit⁣ against Belt in November,according to the Los Angeles Times. ‌The Levis had ‍recently relocated ⁢to the South Bay after losing their home in the Palisades fire.

Braun Levi was a highly regarded tennis player at loyola High School‍ and had committed to playing at the University of Virginia. Following his death, his family established ⁣the Live Like ⁣Braun Foundation ⁤ in his memory.

Upcoming Press Conference

Los Angeles county district Attorney Nathan Hochman and Jennifer Levi, braun’s ‍mother, are scheduled to discuss the charges at a news conference on Monday.