Sherrone Moore, the recently dismissed head coach of the University of Michigan's American football team, is facing serious criminal charges and allegations of a 'long history' of domestic violence against the woman he is accused of attacking last week.
From Firing to Felony Arrest
The 39-year-old married father-of-three was fired from his prestigious role with the Michigan Wolverines last Wednesday. The university cited an 'inappropriate relationship' with a staff member as the reason for his termination. Just hours later, police arrested Moore in connection with a terrifying alleged assault.
According to court records, Moore is accused of breaking into an Ann Arbor apartment belonging to his executive assistant, Paige Shiver. Prosecutors allege he entered through an unlocked door, grabbed butter knives and scissors, and engaged in a verbal argument with an unnamed woman that quickly escalated. During the incident, he allegedly threatened to harm himself, telling the victim, "I'm going to kill myself... My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life."
A 'Long History' of Alleged Abuse Revealed
During a court hearing on Friday, assistant prosecutor Kati Rezmierski stated that Moore and the alleged victim had been in an 'intimate relationship' for several years. The woman's lawyer, identified as Heidi Sharp, told police her client had "never been more terrified" and claimed Moore has a 'long history' of domestic violence against her client, describing him as 'very dangerous'.
Police dispatch audio obtained by media outlets revealed an unidentified 911 caller claimed Moore assaulted her, had a knife, and had been stalking her 'for months'. After allegedly fleeing the scene, Moore was arrested in a church parking lot in a neighbouring town.
Legal Consequences and Fallout
Moore was charged with felony third-degree home invasion and misdemeanours of breaking and entering and stalking. He spent two nights in jail before being granted a $25,000 bond and released on Friday morning. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. If convicted, he could face up to six-and-a-half years in prison.
The court has forbidden the identification of the alleged victim, though the 911 call was made from Shiver's apartment. Moore's own wife, Kelli, reportedly described him as 'suicidal' to dispatchers after he lost his job earlier that day.
Moore's rapid fall from grace is stark. Hired by Jim Harbaugh in 2018, he rose from tight ends coach to offensive coordinator, helping Michigan win the 2023 National Championship, before being named head coach for the past two seasons. Harbaugh, now with the Los Angeles Chargers, called the situation a 'tragedy' and said these are the 'worst days of his life'.
The University of Michigan has launched an investigation into its athletics department following the revelations of the affair and the subsequent arrest.
