Trending Now - Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Reaches Plea Agreement

WHO:

Sherrone Moore, former head football coach of the University of Michigan

Kelli Moore, Sherrone Moore's wife

Ellen Michaels, Sherrone Moore's attorney

Kati Rezmierski, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Paige Shiver, former executive assistant to Sherrone Moore

Judge J. Cedric Simpson, presiding judge in the case

Warde Manuel, Michigan athletic director

Kent Syverud, president-elect of the University of Michigan

WHAT:

Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges: malicious use of a telecommunications device and trespassing.

The plea agreement resulted in the dismissal of three previous charges: third-degree felony home invasion, misdemeanor stalking, and misdemeanor breaking and entering.

Moore was fired from his position on December 10, 2025, for having an inappropriate relationship with Paige Shiver.

Moore threatened to harm himself with butter knives during an incident at Shiver's apartment.

Sentencing is scheduled for April 14, 2026, with potential penalties of up to six months in jail for the telecommunications charge and up to 30 days for the trespassing charge.

WHERE:

Washtenaw County Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan

3000 block of Ann Arbor Saline Road, location of the incident involving Moore and Shiver

WHEN:

December 10, 2025: Moore was fired and the incident occurred.

March 6, 2026: Moore reached a plea deal and appeared in court.

April 14, 2026: Scheduled sentencing date.

WHY:

Moore was fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and subsequent actions that led to criminal charges.

Prosecutors stated there was insufficient evidence to support charges of domestic violence.

HOW:

The plea deal was reached after discussions between Moore's defense and prosecutors, avoiding a trial and the need for testimony from Shiver.

Moore's attorney argued that the initial charges were not supported by facts and law, leading to the dismissal of those charges.

Sherrone Moore, the former head football coach of the University of Michigan, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Washtenaw County Court yesterday, resulting in the dismissal of three more serious charges. Moore was fired in December for having an inappropriate relationship with his former executive assistant, Paige Shiver, and during the incident, he threatened self-harm with butter knives. Sentencing is set for April 14, where he could face up to six months in jail for the telecommunications charge and up to 30 days for trespassing.