Video: Simmons Charged In Thursday Altercation

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MACON, MS (WCBI) – 5-star football standout and Mississippi State signeee  Jeffrey Simmons of Noxubee County is now facing a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace by fighting.

Macon Police say they have filed the misdemeanor charge against Simmons after viewing the video where he is shown hitting a woman as she is on the ground.  That woman, Sophia Taylor, is filing an affidavit in justice court seeking charges against Simmons but if and what those charges will be are not confirmed at this time.  You can hear from Taylor tonight on WCBI News.   Meanwhile MSU officials are monitoring the case and will issue any statement when they think it is warranted.