Shocking new details have emerged in the case of former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore, who is accused of threatening a female staffer with knives and scissors after their two-year affair ended.
A Tumultuous End to a Secret Relationship
According to a bombshell police report from the Pittsfield Township Police Department, the unnamed staffer ended her intimate relationship with the married coach just two days before his arrest on December 10. The woman subsequently filed a formal report with the University of Michigan, revealing the details of their secret romance.
Detective Jessica Welker revealed in a court hearing that Moore, a father of three married to wife Kelli, then proceeded to bombard the woman with dozens of text messages and phone calls over the following 48 hours. The coach himself admitted to detectives that the affair had lasted approximately two years.
Alleged Knife Threats and a Terrifying Confrontation
The situation escalated dramatically when Moore, after being fired by the university over an "inappropriate relationship," travelled to the home of his executive assistant, Paige Shiver. It was there he allegedly confronted the staffer.
Police claim Moore threatened the woman with several butter knives and a pair of scissors. He then screamed that he would kill her and himself, allegedly stating that she had 'blood on her hands.' The 911 call reporting the incident was made from Shiver's apartment.
Moore was charged with felony third-degree home invasion and misdemeanours of breaking and entering and stalking. He has pled not guilty to all charges.
Fallout and a University in Crisis
Following his arrest, Moore was released after posting a $25,000 bail. As conditions of his release, he is required to wear a GPS tether, undergo mental health treatment, and is prohibited from contacting the staffer, who remains employed by the university.
The scandal has prompted a major internal investigation. University interim president Domenico Grasso addressed students in a rare video message, announcing that law firm Jenner & Block is conducting an in-depth review of the athletic department.
"We will leave no stone unturned," Grasso stated. "If the university learns of information... that warrants a termination of any employee, we will act swiftly, just as we did in the case of Coach Moore." He also emphasised the search for a new head coach of "the highest moral character."
If convicted, Moore could face up to six-and-a-half years in prison. His next court date is pending.
