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Former Clemson football star Tajh Boyd has been charged with assault, according to Greenville police.He was allowed to turn himself in Tuesday morning. The warrant said the doorman at On The Roxx on South Main Street in Greenville had told Tajh Boyd he could not enter the bar on the night of July 14 because it was at full capacity, so he would have to wait in line "like everyone else."The warrant said Boyd continued to argue about not being allowed inside the bar until the owner stepped outside. The doorman said that when he told Boyd to leave, he shoved him with two hands, causing him to "fly through the door, knocking another female and himself to the ground."The doorman said he told Boyd again to leave, and he complied.The doorman said he did not file a police complaint for a few days because he "wanted to speak with his attorney first."Boyd was released on $1,087 bond shortly after he turned himself in.On The Roxx issued a statement Tuesday afternoon saying: "In reference to the recent charges brought against Tajh Boyd, On the Roxx is not pressing charges nor did On the Roxx bring these allegations to the attention of the police."This incident transpired between an independent contractor hired to work the front door who personally filed charges against Mr. Boyd of his own accord without On the Roxx prior knowledge."The first priority of On the Roxx is the safety and security of its patrons and we will cooperate with officials on this matter. However, all further questions regarding this case should be directed to the victim as this is between him and Mr. Boyd."Boyd was recently in the news when his parents’ home in Seneca was broken into Aug. 31. The assault was in no way connected with the burglary.Tajh Boyd's father, Lamar Boyd, reported that he came home from work to find that his home broken into. He said two televisions had been ripped off the wall and 14 pairs of Tajh Boyd's collectible Jordan shoes valued at about $5,000 to $6,000 were stolen.Tajh Boyd played four seasons for the Tigers, three as starting quarterback. He led the Tigers to 32 wins from 2011 to 2013. He was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection, ACC Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by the AFCA in 2012. Boyd remains the ACC’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns with 107 and 133 total touchdowns.