The former coach of American football des University of Michigan, Sherrone Moorewas indicted on the charge Burglary and burglary And Stalking following his arrest following an incident that occurred Dec. 10 at an employee’s home institutionwith whom he had one intimate relationship for approx two years.
The employee terminated the relationship and all communication with Moore December 8thHowever, two days later, Moore showed up at his home without notice and entered the house without permission.
According to the detective Jessica Welkerdes Pittsfield Township Police Departmentthe complainant’s lawyer, Heidi Sharpcalled emergency services and reported that “Moore was at his client’s home and attacked her.”
Sharp also told the authorities this Moore had harassed He had been in contact with his client for months and there was a “long history of domestic violence” on the part of the former trainer, he testified. People.
During the trial, Welker reported that the employee described how Moore stormed into his house with tears in his eyesShe took two knives from the drawer, pointed them at her and shouted, “You’ve ruined my life. You’ve ruined my life.”
According to Moore’s statement pushed into the living room while she tried to contact her lawyer. At that moment, Moore pointed the knives at his neck and expressed his intention to commit suicide in the employee’s presence. Moore later left the apartment, but authorities believe he sent the victim a text message that said, “I hate you. My blood is on your hands.” The employee told agents that she had “never been more scared in her life.”
Moore was arrested that same night and during his arrest denied physically assaulting the employee or threatening her with weapons.
After two days in Washtenaw Correctional Facilitywas published under strict requirementsincluding use of a GPS device and commitment to continue mental health treatment.
The magistrate Odetalla Odetalla prohibited any kind of contact with the complainant and advised that he cannot communicate in any way or respond to any attempts to contact the victim.
Washtenaw County Assistant District Attorney Kati Rezmierskiopposed Moore’s release during the hearing, arguing that “his overall behavior was highly threatening and intimidating.”
Rezmierski emphasized in court the victim’s state of terror. Moore faces one count of third-degree trespassing and two counts of stalking and trespassing. If convicted of the crime, he could face a prison sentence of up to five years. He is currently not accused of physical assault.
At work it is University of Michigan fired Moore for cause, resulting in the company’s loss $12.3 million which he had guaranteed in his contract for the next three years. Accordingly PeopleIt is unclear whether Moore will seek to appeal the university’s decision.
Moore’s next court date is scheduled for January 22, 2026, when a probable cause hearing will be held. Meanwhile, as reported, the former coach remains unemployed and subject to the restrictions imposed by the court People.
Moore, who is the father of three young daughters with his wife Kellyhas made no public statements regarding his firing or the charges against him.
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