The legal nightmare for Sherrone Moore became a reality Friday morning as authorities revealed the former Michigan football coach will face three specific criminal charges following his arrest earlier this week.
According to a report from Tony Paul of The Detroit News, citing law enforcement sources, Moore has been charged with:
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Home Invasion in the Third Degree (a felony)
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Stalking (a misdemeanor)
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Breaking and Entering (a misdemeanor)
Moore, 39, is scheduled to be arraigned at 1 p.m. ET today in Washtenaw County, where he will formally hear the charges and have a bond set. He has remained in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail since his arrest on Wednesday evening.
Breaking Down the Charges
1. Home Invasion – Third Degree (Felony) This is the most serious charge Moore faces. Under Michigan law (MCL 750.110a), third-degree home invasion involves breaking and entering a dwelling (or entering without permission) and committing a misdemeanor (such as stalking or assault) while inside, or violating a probation/parole order.
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Potential Penalty: Up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000.
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Context: This charge likely stems from the allegation that Moore entered the home of staff member Paige Shiver without consent during the incident that led to the 911 call.
2. Stalking (Misdemeanor) Defined as a “willful course of conduct” involving repeated or continuing harassment that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, or threatened.
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Potential Penalty: Up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
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Context: In the dispatch audio released by TMZ, the caller explicitly stated that Moore had been “stalking her for months,” a claim that aligns with reports of a deteriorating relationship between the coach and his executive assistant.
3. Breaking and Entering (Misdemeanor) Often a lesser included offense or a separate count depending on the specifics of the entry.
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Potential Penalty: Varies, but typically involves jail time and fines if convicted.
What Happens Next?
At today’s 1 p.m. arraignment, a judge or magistrate will determine Moore’s bond conditions. Given the nature of the charges—specifically the home invasion and stalking allegations—prosecutors may argue for a significant bond amount and strict conditions, such as a GPS tether and a no-contact order with the victim.
Moore’s legal team will likely advocate for his release, emphasizing his lack of prior criminal history. However, reports that Moore threatened self-harm during the incident and was placed in mental health protective custody could lead the court to order a psychiatric evaluation before he is released.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates on the arraignment outcome as soon as they are available.
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