Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was charged Friday with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering, in connection with a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
As reported by CBS News, the charges came two days after Moore, 39, was "terminated with cause, effective immediately" on the basis "this conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior," in the words of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel.
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Meanwhile, the law firm hired by the university to investigate Moore’s relationship with the staffer will continue its probe of the program and is prepared to expand its inquiry throughout the athletic department, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details.
According to DeJanay Booth-Singleton and Joseph Buczek of CBS Detroit, Washtenaw County first assistant prosecutor Kati Rezmierski said during Moore's arraignment Friday that Moore had an "intimate relationship" with the victim for a "number of years," and that the victim ended the relationship on Monday. Prosecutors claim Moore made numerous phone calls and sent messages to the victim from that time period forward, but she did not respond to them. The victim then went to the university and cooperated with an investigation.
Per the reporting of Booth-Singleton and Buszek, after being fired by the university Wednesday, Moore went to the victim's apartment, barged his way in, proceeded to a kitchen drawer, and grabbed several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors, prosecutors claim.
Moore then threatened his own life, saying, 'I'm going to kill myself. I'm going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life,' according to prosecutors. Moore made a series of intimidating statements, prosecutors allege, but say there is no evidence to suggest that he directly threatened the victim with the knives or scissors.
The victim then called her attorney and the police, and Moore left her residence.
Moore was released on a $25,000 bond and ordered not to have any contact with the victim. He must also continue to undergo mental health treatment. As part of his bond conditions, Moore must wear a GPS tether, cannot leave Michigan without the court's permission and cannot possess any weapons or consume drugs or alcohol.
Moore's next court appearance is on Jan. 22, 2026.
