University of Michigan Coach Dismissed Amid Legal Proceedings
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Sherrone Moore, the recently terminated University of Michigan football coach, faces legal charges after an alleged incident involving a woman with whom he had an extramarital affair. According to prosecutors, Moore forcibly entered the woman’s apartment and made threats to harm himself following the revelation of their relationship to university officials, which led to his dismissal.
Moore faces several charges, including felony home invasion and stalking. During a court hearing conducted via video from jail, key details were revealed that explained the abrupt termination of the 39-year-old coach, who was in his second season leading the esteemed football program.
The affair, which lasted several years, ended prior to the woman reporting it to the university, as stated by Kati Rezmierski, the first assistant prosecutor for Washtenaw County. Despite Moore’s persistent calls and texts, the woman chose not to engage, prompting her to cooperate with an internal investigation by the university. The result was Moore’s discharge for misconduct with a staff member, as noted by the school.
Following his job loss, Moore allegedly entered the woman’s home, took several kitchen utensils, and threatened self-harm. Prosecutor Rezmierski quoted Moore saying, “I’m going to kill myself. I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You’ve ruined my life,” leaving the woman in a state of terror.
Moore’s court appearance resulted in a not-guilty plea entered on his behalf by District Court Magistrate Odetalla Odetalla. He was released from custody on a $25,000 bond with strict conditions, including no contact with the woman, wearing a GPS monitor, and abstaining from alcohol. His next court date is scheduled for January 22.
His lawyer, Joe Simon, indicated that Moore underwent a mental health evaluation following his arrest and will adhere to further assessments as ordered by the court. Simon emphasized that there is no indication Moore poses a threat.
Moore, who previously served as the team’s offensive coordinator, had signed a lucrative five-year contract with an annual salary of $5.5 million, which the university will not have to pay out due to his termination for cause. He was appointed as head coach following a national championship victory under Jim Harbaugh, who moved to the NFL.
The University of Michigan football team, facing potential impacts such as player transfers and donor hesitations, is set to compete against No. 14 Texas in the Citrus Bowl on December 31. Interim coach Biff Poggi will guide the team, having previously stepped in during Moore’s suspension linked to a sign-stealing scandal from the Harbaugh era.
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