Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Accepts No Contest Plea After Dismissal
Sherrone Moore, the former head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, recently accepted a plea agreement after his dismissal. This agreement involved a no contest plea to two misdemeanor charges, leading to the drop of a previous felony charge and two misdemeanors.
Background on the Dismissal
Moore’s dismissal occurred on December 10, after allegations surfaced regarding an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Following his firing, he reportedly drove to the staff member’s apartment, which resulted in multiple criminal charges.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
- Initial charges included felony home invasion.
- Misdemeanor charges: breaking and entering and stalking in a domestic relationship.
- New charges: malicious use of a telecommunication device in a domestic relationship and trespassing.
According to police reports, the staff member alleged that Moore threatened to harm himself with a butter knife. This claim was made shortly after the relationship was disclosed to the university.
Plea Agreement Details
On March 6, prosecutors agreed to dismiss the more serious charges if Moore pleaded no contest to the lesser offenses. Moore’s attorney, Ellen Michaels, expressed satisfaction with the plea outcome, asserting that the initial allegations lacked substantial evidence.
Future Sentencing
Moore, 40, is scheduled for sentencing on April 14 in Washtenaw County Court. He could face up to one year in prison; however, experts believe he may not serve any jail time. During his tenure with the Wolverines, Moore compiled a record of 16-8 over two seasons and served as the offensive coordinator in the team’s 2023 national championship season.
Personal Context
Moore was seen holding hands with his wife, Kelli, after the hearing, but he chose not to comment publicly. The court also declined a request from his attorney to lift the electronic tether requirement as part of his bond agreement.
