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‘Power Book II: Ghost’ star Alix Lapri, whose real name is Alexus Geier, was recently arrested in Georgia, and her co-stars, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo, have shared their reactions.
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on August 26 to reflect an apparent post on one of Alix Lapri’s social media accounts following the widespread news of her arrest.
On Monday, August 25, Atlanta News First published a report asserting that Lapri was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, the following week, on Monday, August 18. Per the outlet, Lapri was charged with “third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct.” Per Google Search, third-degree cruelty to children in the state of Georgia reportedly means that the individual was allegedly:
“acting as the ‘primary aggressor’ and either intentionally allowing a child under 18 to witness a violent crime (like a felony, battery, or family violence battery) or committing such a crime while knowing the child is present and can see or hear it.”
Furthermore, the offense does not mean a child was harmed by the individual. Additionally, per Google Search, disorderly conduct in the state of Georgia means an individual was allegedly:
“disrupting public order and safety, such as violent or tumultuous actions that endanger a person’s safety or property, using ‘fighting words; to incite violence, or using profane language with minors.”
Per Atlanta News First, the details of the incident that led to Lapri’s arrest remain unclear. However, it has been determined that the incident occurred on August 10. Lastly, the outlet reports that Lapri was released from custody the day after her arrest, on Tuesday, August 19.
Social media users immediately slid into The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions to Alix Lapri’s arrest.
While Instagram user @theblacklawyerspodcast added, “Explain cruelty to kids charges.”
Furthermore, Michael Rainey Jr. stepped in with a few words defending his castmate against public misconceptions:
“On the real though yall gotta start reading before commenting. She didnt hurt any kids. Yall are hoping thats the case so bad.. thats crazy smh.”
Meanwhile, Gianni Paolo stepped in to remark on Lapri’s mugshot:
“Mugshot fine asf @michaelraineyjr”
On Tuesday, August 26, a post was shared on Lapri’s Instagram Story. Furthermore, the video appeared to feature two women staring into the camera. Additionally, audio of Drake’s ‘What Did I Miss?’ song was added to the clip.
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ actor Michael Rainey Jr. was already making headlines before his castmate’s arrest. As The Shade Room previously reported, Rainey Jr. sparked reactions after dropping a shirtless pic online and stating that he needs to start going to the gym. The photo, however, showed off the actor’s chiseled abs and left most social media girlies commenting that he didn’t have to stop at the gym and could simply head over to their houses instead.
