Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 54-year-old Jerome Younger, of Roseville, MI, was arraigned on two Criminal Sexual Conduct charges related to an alleged assault upon a minor. Younger is the Assistant Principal of Edward ‘Duke’ Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art at Beckham Academy in Detroit, MI.
It is alleged that on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Younger sexually assaulted a minor child.
On Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, Younger was arraigned before Judge Alyia Marie Hakim in the 39th District Court in Roseville, MI. Younger was arraigned on the following charges:
- First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Relationship), a life felony
- Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Relationship), a 15-year felony
Judge Hakim set Younger’s bond at $250,000 cash/surety 10%. If released, he must wear a steel-cuff tether and have no contact with the complainant.
Younger is scheduled to appear before 39th District Court Judge Kathleen E. Tocco for a Probable Cause Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 and a Preliminary Exam on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, both hearings at 8:30 a.m.
“The allegations in this case represent some of the most serious offenses under Michigan law,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido “Our office remains committed to pursuing justice for victims of sexual violence and ensuring the safety of our community.”
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
