Crime & Safety
MD Delegate Accused In Assault Case Has Trial Postponed: Report
A state delegate, who represents District 12B, is facing a second-degree assault charge following accusations from a relative.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — State Del. Gary Simmons, who represents District 12B, is set to face a jury trial in connection with an assault charge filed by a family relative, according to a report.
The Capital Gazette reported that Simmons' lawyer requested a jury trial instead of a bench trial. His trial was originally scheduled for Friday.
Related: MD Delegate Hit With Assault Charge In Anne Arundel Co.: Court Docs
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As Patch previously reported, Simmons was hit with the misdemeanor assault charge in July following an altercation with his 27-year-old stepdaughter.
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