In a shocking turn of events, Sherrone Moore, the former football coach at the University of Michigan, is facing three criminal charges following his recent firing. His arraignment on Friday unveiled troubling details regarding his actions that led to his arrest, mere hours after he was dismissed from his position on Wednesday.
Prosecutors have officially charged Moore with one felony count of third-degree home invasion and two misdemeanor counts, including stalking in a domestic relationship and breaking and entering. Following the arraignment, bond was set at $25,000, reflecting the severity of the situation.
During the proceedings, the court was made aware of Moore's alarming behavior towards his former partner after his termination for cause related to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. According to prosecutors, Moore forcibly entered the staff member's apartment and made alarming statements, including, "I'm going to kill myself. I'm going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life."
Moore appeared via videoconference during the arraignment, dressed in a white jumpsuit. His demeanor was notably somber, and he responded clearly to the judge’s questions, affirming his identity with a simple, "Yes, your honor." However, he seemed to wince as the prosecutor outlined the timeline of his actions, which included barging into the woman’s apartment and threatening self-harm while brandishing kitchen utensils.
First Assistant Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski provided a detailed account of Moore's conduct after his dismissal, highlighting how he entered the woman’s residence, rummaged through her kitchen, and threatened to take his own life with various implements. This incident was reportedly triggered by the woman ending their intimate relationship just days prior, leading to a barrage of calls and messages from Moore that she chose not to respond to.
It is worth noting that Sherrone Moore is married and has three children. His actions following the breakup prompted the woman to report their relationship to university officials. Sources indicate that the University of Michigan had previously looked into a tip regarding their inappropriate relationship but had not substantiated the claims. However, the woman's testimony, alongside corroborating evidence, quickly led to Moore’s termination, as he was found to be in violation of both his contract and university policy.
The university's decision to fire Moore for cause means that he will not receive the nearly $12.3 million remaining on his contract. Following the incident, the woman called the police, prompting further legal action against Moore. The prosecutor described Moore’s behavior as a series of "very, very threatening, intimidating, and terrifying statements and behaviors."
As part of his bond conditions, Moore will be subject to GPS tether monitoring and is prohibited from contacting the victim or visiting her residence. A probable cause conference is scheduled for January 22. Moore's defense attorney has refrained from commenting on where Moore would reside if released or his current mental health status. Attorney Joe Simon confirmed that Moore had undergone a mental health evaluation prior to being returned to law enforcement custody.