A former University of Michigan football coach now stands at the center of a criminal case that prosecutors say spiraled out of a workplace affair, frantic emergency calls, and a late-night confrontation that ended with felony charges.
According to the New York Post, Sherrone Moore, 39, was arrested in Ann Arbor earlier this month after police say he broke into the home of a woman he allegedly had an ongoing relationship with — a staff member who worked closely with him.
Moore was fired by the university after the woman reported the affair on Dec. 10, ending his tenure and setting off a sequence of events that landed him in court last week.
The woman, identified in court records as executive assistant Paige Shiver, had allegedly been involved with Moore for roughly two years before ending the relationship, according to testimony.
Prosecutors say that once the relationship ended, Moore escalated contact with her through calls and texts, continuing even after she went to the university to report the situation.
Two days after the firing, Shiver’s attorney, Heidi Sharp, phoned 911 on her client’s behalf, telling emergency dispatchers that Moore had allegedly forced his way inside the apartment and was threatening to take his own life.
According to transcripts read aloud in court, Sharp urgently warned dispatchers that “Moore had a long history of domestic violence against” Shiver and “that he was very dangerous.”
Court documents did not provide further detail regarding those prior claims.
Authorities say that when Moore entered the home, he armed himself with kitchen utensils — including butter knives and scissors — and shouted suicidal threats. At one point, he allegedly told Shiver, “I’m going to kill myself. I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You’ve ruined my life.”
Shiver, who had reportedly returned home only briefly to collect personal items before leaving town, was not physically harmed.
Moore, a married father of three, now faces three criminal charges, including felony home invasion and stalking. He did not enter a plea during his first court appearance, and additional hearings are expected in the coming weeks.
University officials confirmed Moore’s dismissal following his admission of what was described as an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. The school has not commented publicly on the criminal allegations.
The case continues to unfold, with investigators reviewing communications and events leading up to the alleged break-in. Moore’s attorney has not responded publicly to the claims made in court.
For now, the former coach — once considered a rising figure in college football — remains at the center of a legal battle defined by professional fallout, personal accusations, and a night that police say turned volatile behind a closed apartment door.
