An Air Force lawyer and hearing officer faces potential jail time and career consequences after a pool party at his $1.5 million Michigan home spiraled into a chaotic scene, drawing more than 150 attendees and sparking neighborhood outrage. Alex Simpson, 42, appeared in court Wednesday over the June 13 gathering at his Birmingham residence, where scantily clad revelers danced on cars and in the pool, according to local reports.

For context: Simpson, who serves as both a military attorney and a hearing officer, had rented his pool area to a group of organizers for $180, expecting about 40 guests. Instead, the event ballooned into a six-hour "twerkfest," as neighbors described it, with reports of public indecency and property disruptions.

Charges and career implications for Air Force lawyer

Simpson now faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including breach of peace, causing a public nuisance, and disturbing the peace. During his court appearance, he expressed concern about the impact on his military and legal careers, calling the charges unwarranted for what he framed as a private gathering.

"I’m an attorney. I’m in the military," Simpson told the court. "Criminal charges can impact both my legal career and my military career, and this doesn’t seem like it’s warranted for what took place." He acknowledged the event grew chaotic despite hiring security, though he denied awareness of any illegal activity.

Neighborhood outrage over "twerkfest" incident

Residents described the scene as deeply disruptive, with some claiming partially exposed women adjusted their clothing in full view of children. "There was females twerking on top of vehicles wearing thongs. It was completely inappropriate," said neighbor Brian Homer. Others reported cars blocking driveways and partygoers riding three-wheelers on sidewalks.

  • More than 150 attendees, nearly four times the expected number
  • Six-hour duration, with noise and crowd control issues
  • Simpson faces up to 90 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both
  • Co-organizer Rodney Harrington charged with noise ordinance violation

What happens next in the case

Simpson and Harrington are scheduled to return to court on August 12. In a public statement, Simpson apologized for the disruption and pledged to address concerns with neighbors privately. He also claimed his family had been subjected to online harassment following the incident.

While Simpson maintains the event was intended as a charity fundraiser, the fallout highlights the legal and professional risks of hosting large gatherings in residential areas. The case remains under review by local authorities.