Actress and singer-songwriter Alix Lapri, finest recognized for her portrayal of Effie Morales in Power and its spinoff Power Book II: Ghost, has reportedly been arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia.

According reports, Lapri—actual identify Alexus Lapri Geier—was booked into the DeKalb County Jail on August 18, 2025, on fees of third‑diploma cruelty to youngsters and disorderly conduct, earlier than being launched the next day, August 19.

Georgia legislation defines third‑diploma cruelty to youngsters not essentially as direct bodily hurt, however as committing or permitting a baby below 18 to witness a forcible felony, battery, or household violence battery.

Michael Rainey Speaks:

The state of affairs gained traction on-line after what gave the impression to be a mugshot went viral alongside early experiences that Lapri had been arrested. Lapri co-star, Michael Rainey spoke out on the fees after the experiences went viral. “On the real though y’all gotta start reading before commenting. She didn’t hurt any kids. Y’all are hoping that’s the case so bad… that’s crazy smh.”