Michigan State football recruit Jayru Campbell, a junior quarterback from Detroit Cass Tech, has been charged with two counts of assault following a highly-publicized incident last month in which he allegedly picked up and slammed a security guard to the floor in the hallway at the high school.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy made the announcement Tuesday afternoon during a news conference.
The first count is for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, which is a felony. The other count is for aggravated assault, a misdemeanor.
Campbell was charged as an adult, Worthy said, because he's 17 years old. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.
In a news release, Worthy explained that the security guard "asked Campbell to remove his hood."
"The security officer informed the student that he must report to the office, pursuant to school regulations," Worthy said in a statement. "It is alleged that Campbell became profane, picked the officer up and slammed him to the floor."
The security guard suffered "a facial injury and open wound to the head," according to the prosecutor.
"I am told that he is recovering," Worthy said during the news conference.
The incident, which took place Jan. 22, was caught on video and widely circulated over the internet.
"I'm sure I did not see every piece of video that was shot that day," Worthy said. "I did see enough video from enough angles for my staff to be able to make a decision in this case."
Campbell, a four-star recruit who led Cass Tech to state championships as a freshman and sophomore, made an oral commitment to Michigan State last summer. He also had offers from programs such as Alabama and Notre Dame.
NCAA rules prohibit Michigan State from making any comment about him because he hasn't signed an official letter of intent. With one year of high school remaining, Campbell is not eligible to sign an LOI until next February.
This isn't the first time that he has gotten into trouble. Campbell already had been suspended for next season's opener after punching a Detroit Catholic Central player following a loss in the state playoffs last season.
During the news conference, Worthy was asked by a reporter whether she is aware of another incident in December in which Campbell had also body-slammed a student but wasn't charged.
"I am aware of other incidents," Worthy said. "Anything relevant will come out in the court of law."
Asked what message she was sending with this case, Worthy added: "It doesn't matter who you are, what you do, how fast you can run, how far you can throw a football ... The law applies to everyone at all times."
