Sherrone Moore seen smiling with his wife as he appears in court for first time since his arrest | NFL News
Former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore just walked back into a courtroom, his first appearance since a really messy sequence of events that shocked the Wolverines program. He lost his job, was charged with multiple crimes linked to an incident after his firing and now the case is officially moving forward with more hearings. Through it all, Moore has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty but the courtroom drama is far from over.
What happened in court on Thursday to Sherrone Moore
Moore, 39, is not just facing one thing, authorities in Washtenaw County say he’s charged with three counts, including felony home invasion, stalking, and related misdemeanors tied to breaking and entering.According to prosecutors, the incident in question took place hours after Moore was fired by Michigan for an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. They allege that Moore went to the woman’s apartment on Dec. 10, entered without consent, and then grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors, threatening to harm himself in front of her.Thursday’s hearing technically called a probable cause hearing marked Moore’s first moment back in court since the December arraignment.At this stage, the judge isn’t deciding guilt or innocence. Instead, the hearing updates the status of the case and starts the clock on scheduling further proceedings where both sides can argue more detailed evidence and legal motions.Moore’s defense team has already filed motions, including asking the court to quash the original arrest warrant, which adds another procedural layer before trial. The next probable cause hearing is currently set for March 19.It’s important to be clear: these are allegations from court filings and prosecutors, not proven facts in a trial. Moore has pleaded not guilty.Michigan’s athletic department said Moore had engaged in a relationship with a staff member that violated university policy and then lied about it during the investigation.Once that was revealed, Michigan fired him “with cause,” ending his tenure as head coach. The same day, police responded to an alleged assault call at the staffer’s apartment, leading to Moore’s arrest.Moore was booked into the county jail, later released on a $25,000 bond, and ordered to wear a GPS tracking device as a condition of his release.Moore’s firing left a big vacancy in one of college football’s most high-profile jobs. Michigan has since named a replacement head coach and continued the season under new leadership.
