Overview
- Jerome Younger, 54, an assistant principal at Edward "Duke" Ellington Conservatory at Beckham Academy, is charged with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.
- He was arraigned Thursday and given a $250,000 bond with no-contact orders and an electronic tether if released.
- Investigators report the incident happened Wednesday at Younger's Roseville home off school grounds, with Roseville police leading the case.
- Detroit Public Schools Community District placed Younger on administrative leave and barred him from school property as it conducts an internal review.
- A probable cause conference is set for Oct. 22 and a preliminary exam for Oct. 29, his attorney denies the allegation, and prosecutors note the charges could carry a life sentence if convicted.