FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The Justice Department today announced the unsealing of an indictment against a former Jackson, Mississippi police officer. The indictment alleges that on Sept. 19, 1999, Marceo Simmons abused his power as a police officer to sexually assault a woman in his custody. According to the indictment, the woman suffered injuries as a result of the assault.
The charges against Simmons carry a maximum potential penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine. An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by attorneys from the Justice Departments Civil Rights Division. 04-638
Source: US Department of Justice
