A 40 year old, father of 7, has plead no contest to aggravated domestic violence in Midland County Circuit Court. Kurt Simons, was arrested back in early February, originally charged with DV & the attempted strangulation of a 38 year old woman. The prosecutor amended the charges, after finding no criminal history for Mr. Simons. The victim also needed him to help care for the kids. His bond was amended to include “peaceful contact” between the parents, rather than no-contact at all.