A former college football coach at the center of a personal scandal will remain free under supervision after a judge opted against sending him to jail.
According to the New York Post, Sherrone Moore, once the head coach at the University of Michigan, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months of probation following a case tied to an incident involving a former romantic partner.
The 40-year-old appeared in a Washtenaw County courtroom alongside his wife, Kelli Moore, where the outcome marked a significant reduction from the more serious charges he initially faced.
Moore had previously agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor offenses stemming from a confrontation with Paige Shiver, a former assistant and ex-mistress.
According to prosecutors, the incident occurred after Shiver ended their relationship and disclosed it to the university.
Authorities said Moore repeatedly contacted her before showing up at her home on Dec. 10.
During the encounter, prosecutors claimed Moore made alarming statements while holding household items.
“I’m going to kill myself. I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You’ve ruined my life,” prosecutors said he told Shiver.
In court, Judge Cedric Simpson acknowledged the seriousness of the situation but declined to impose a jail sentence.
“You had no right to do what you did,” Simpson said. “I know that [Shiver] was placed in fear. It was a traumatic experience that day for you. It was certainly a traumatic experience for her.
“You had no right to spread your pain to her,” the judge continued.
Simpson also addressed Moore’s wife directly, noting the strain the situation had placed on her.
“I don’t know where your wife, Kelli, finds her strength,” he said. “You, sir, took her for granted.”
Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski did not seek jail time, instead leaving the decision to the court.
“There was a young woman who was deeply impacted by the defendant’s choices on Dec. 10 last year,” she said.
Moore’s defense attorney, Ellen Michaels, argued that her client had taken steps to address his behavior.
“Since this incident, Sherrone has engaged in counseling, gained insight into his life … recentered himself around his family and taken responsibility, expressing genuine remorse,” Michaels said.
Originally, Moore faced far more serious charges, including home invasion and stalking, which carried the possibility of years in prison.
However, those charges were reduced after prosecutors determined the evidence did not fully support them.
Judge Simpson said incarceration was not appropriate based on the full scope of the case.
“I don’t believe as I look at the entirety of this case that incarceration would be an appropriate sentence,” he said.
Still, the judge issued a strict warning.
Moore was ordered to have no contact with Shiver and not to speak about her publicly.
“Am I clear on that?” Simpson asked.
“Yes, sir,” Moore responded.
Moore, who had been earning millions annually as a coach before his dismissal, is required to continue mental health treatment as part of his probation.
He is scheduled to return to court in October 2027 for a review of his compliance.
