Sherrone Moore & Paige Shiver Fact Check: Arrest, Death Threats & Suicide Rumors

The chaotic 24 hours following Sherrone Moore’s firing and subsequent arrest have created a perfect storm of information overload. Between official university statements, police reports, and a runaway social media rumor mill, it has become increasingly difficult to separate confirmed facts from internet fiction.

Here is a breakdown of what has been legitimately confirmed and what remains unverified speculation or parody.

THE CONFIRMED FACTS

1. Sherrone Moore was Fired for Cause

• Status: TRUE

• The Detail: The University of Michigan officially terminated Moore “with cause” on Wednesday, citing a “clear violation of University policy.” This designation allows the university to void the remaining millions on his contract without a buyout.

2. The Reason: An “Inappropriate Relationship”

• Status: TRUE

• The Detail: Athletic Director Warde Manuel’s statement explicitly cited an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member.” This was not an NCAA recruiting violation or a sign-stealing issue; it was a human resources and conduct policy violation.

3. Moore Was Detained by Police

• Status: TRUE

• The Detail: The Saline Police Department confirmed to major outlets (ESPN, Yahoo) that they located and detained Moore on Wednesday evening. He was transferred to the Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety for “investigation into potential charges.”

• Note: While he was detained, specific charges (e.g., assault, domestic violence) had not been filed or released publicly at the time of this writing.

4. Paige Shiver is the Staffer Linked to the Inquiry

• Status: HIGHLY CREDIBLE (But Unconfirmed by U-M)

• The Detail: While the university refused to name the staffer, widespread reporting and social media sleuthing identified Paige Shiver, the Executive Assistant to the Head Coach, as the individual involved. Shiver deactivated her social media accounts (LinkedIn, X, Instagram) almost simultaneously with the firing news, fueling the validity of these reports.

THE RUMORS

1. The “Pregnancy” Rumor

• Status: UNVERIFIED

• The Detail: A persistent rumor claiming the staffer is pregnant with Moore’s child has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter).

• The Reality: There is zero credible sourcing for this. This rumor appears to have originated from anonymous “parody” accounts and message board speculation. No reputable news outlet has corroborated a pregnancy.

2. The “Wedding Registry” Story

• Status: FALSE

• The Detail: Internet sleuths circulated a wedding registry for a “Paige Kelly and William Shiver” with an October 2025 wedding date, claiming the staffer got married just weeks before the scandal.

• The Reality: This is a case of mistaken identity. The staffer has been listed as “Paige Shiver” in Michigan directories since well before October. The registry belongs to a completely different couple.

3. The “Suicide Threat” Narrative

• Status: UNVERIFIED

• The Detail: Social media accounts have claimed Moore threatened self-harm, leading to the police intervention.

• The Reality: While police were called to the scene and Moore was detained, law enforcement has not confirmed the nature of the call or Moore’s mental state. This detail remains pure speculation until a police report is released.

4. The “Parody” Insiders

• Status: FAKE

• The Detail: Several accounts posing as “insiders” or mimicking credible reporters (using blue checkmarks) have tweeted fabricated quotes from Moore’s wife or detailed “transcripts” of arguments.

• The Reality: Unless the report comes from a verified beat writer (like those from The Athletic, ESPN, or local Detroit papers), screenshots of “text messages” or “leaked audio” circulating on X should be treated as engagement bait.

THE “DEATH THREAT” ALLEGATIONS

1. The Rumor: Moore Threatened to Kill Paige Shiver

• Status: UNVERIFIED

• The Claim: Viral posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit threads (specifically within r/CFB and r/MichiganWolverines) allege that Moore broke into Shiver’s home and threatened to kill her and himself after the news of the affair broke.

• The Facts: There is no official record of this. The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety and Saline Police Department have confirmed Moore was detained and that they are investigating “potential charges,” but they have not released any statement regarding attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, or death threats against a specific individual. No credible news outlet (ESPN, The Athletic, Detroit Free Press) has reported a threat against Shiver’s life.

CONFIRMED POLICE DETAILS

1. The Investigation is Ongoing

• Status: TRUE

• The Detail: Police have stated the investigation is into “potential charges.” This vague language often indicates they are reviewing the events of a domestic dispute to see if they rise to the level of criminal prosecution, distinct from the wildly specific “murder-suicide” plots concocted on message boards.

THE NEW RUMORS:

1. The Rumor: Sherrone Moore Had Multiple Affairs

• Status: UNVERIFIED / LIKELY EXAGGERATED

• The Claim: Following the exposure of the alleged relationship with staffer Paige Shiver, anonymous users on message boards and X (formerly Twitter) began claiming this was “not an isolated incident,” suggesting Moore had affairs with multiple women in the athletic department.

• The Reality: There is zero evidence to support this. The University of Michigan’s investigation and subsequent “for cause” firing cited a specific policy violation involving a staff member (singular). While it is common for the “internet pile-on” effect to generate additional accusations during a scandal, no credible reporting has linked Moore to anyone other than the individual cited in the initial inquiry.

2. The Rumor: The “Burner Account” & Inappropriate Likes

• Status: FALSE / MISLEADING

• The Claim: Screenshots are circulating showing a Twitter/X account allegedly belonging to Moore (or a “burner” account linked to his phone number) “liking” explicit content or interacting with Paige Shiver’s posts in a romantic way.

• The Reality: These screenshots appear to be fabricated or taken out of context. Several of the viral images show timestamps that don’t match reality, or use a profile picture Moore hasn’t used in years. Internet trolls frequently photoshop “likes” tabs during scandals to drive engagement. Unless verified by a forensic reporter, these “receipts” should be considered fake.