Detroit assistant principal accused of sexually assaulting child at his home

An assistant principal at a Detroit school has been charged with sexually assaulting a child.

Jerome Younger, 54, was arraigned Thursday on charges of first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

It's alleged Younger sexually assaulted a child at his home on Wednesday. Prosecutors say the alleged victim is a former student who Younger had been mentoring for seven years.

Youngers attorney denied the claim.

Younger, a Roseville resident, is the assistant principal of Edward Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art at Beckham Academy. Its an academy for students in pre-K through eighth grade.

Detroit Public Schools Community District responded in a statement saying Younger has been placed on leave and is not permitted on school property at this time.

"It is our understanding th