“Power Book II” Star Arrested On Child Cruelty Charge In Georgia

Alix Lapri was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, on Sunday (August 18) and charged with third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct, according to WSB-TV in Atlanta.

The 27-year-old actress, who plays Effie Morales on 50 Cent’s Starz series Power Book II: Ghost, was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and released roughly 24 hours later, Atlanta’s WSB-TV reports.

Authorities have not released details about what led to the arrest, and Lapri has not issued a public statement.

Under Georgia law, third-degree cruelty to children applies when someone knowingly allows a minor to witness or hear an act of violence, such as battery or a forcible felony.

The charge does not require physical harm to the child but focuses on exposing them to traumatic events.

Michael Rainey Jr., who stars alongside Lapri on the hit crime drama, took to Instagram to defend her.

“On the real though yall gotta start reading before commenting,” he wrote. “She didn’t hurt any kids. Yall are hoping that’s the case so bad.. that’s crazy smh.”

Despite the legal trouble, Lapri has stayed active on social media, sharing motivational posts and updates on her career.

On Monday (August 25), she posted, “Gotta keep at it buddy. Chase the dream and know no fear.”

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Lapri has portrayed Effie Morales since the original Power series and continued the role in its sequel, Power Book II: Ghost, produced by 50 Cent.

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She was released from custody on Monday (August 19), according to jail records.