Alaia Baldwin Aronow, the 33-year-old sister of supermodel Hailey Bieber, is confronting the serious prospect of incarceration after prosecutors in Georgia formally filed criminal charges against her. The charges stem from a highly publicised incident that occurred in February 2024 at Club Elan, a popular bar located in Savannah, Georgia.
Chaotic Night at Club Elan Leads to Arrest
According to official reports and witness statements, Aronow was taken into police custody after becoming disruptive and allegedly violent during a night out. The situation escalated when she reportedly entered an employees-only restroom, despite being instructed to use the public facilities. Bar staff claimed she became belligerent, leading to physical confrontations with three separate employees.
Graphic Allegations and Formal Charges
Prosecutors have now levelled four misdemeanor charges against the model: simple battery, simple assault, battery, and criminal trespass. Court documents, obtained by media outlets, contain disturbing details. They allege that Aronow, the eldest daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and Kennya Baldwin, struck one security guard in the genitals and pulled a portion of hair from another victim's scalp during the struggle to remove her from the premises.
Perhaps the most shocking allegation involves a female bartender, Haliegh Cauley. Cauley told investigators that after waiting for Aronow to leave the staff bathroom, she was allegedly struck in the face with a used tampon. While clarifying the object never left Aronow's grip, Cauley described the act as wholly inappropriate and is considering a civil lawsuit over the incident.
Potential Consequences and Legal Proceedings
If convicted on the battery charge, Alaia Baldwin Aronow could face a maximum sentence of up to one year in jail. Her legal journey begins with an arraignment hearing scheduled for April 23, where she will formally answer to the charges. In a statement provided shortly after the arrest, her attorney, Drew Findling, expressed that his client was "embarrassed and saddened" by the events and was taking proactive steps to ensure such an incident never recurs.
However, the police report contradicts claims of the situation being overblown. Security footage reportedly shows Aronow "fighting and resisting the entire way outside," actively grabbing hair and striking a guard. The model initially offered a different account to responding officers, stating she was acting in self-defense after being forcefully removed, but later admitted to throwing the tampon.
As a member of the prominent Baldwin family and a public figure connected to celebrity circles, this case has drawn significant media attention. The outcome of her April court date will determine the next steps in a legal saga that has marred what was intended as a celebratory trip with friends.
