Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appeared in a Washtenaw County courtroom Thursday for a scheduled probable cause conference in the criminal case stemming from allegations tied to his firing in December.
Moore, 39, faces charges including third-degree felony home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering, related to an incident prosecutors say occurred after his relationship with a female Michigan athletic department employee ended. He has pleaded not guilty and remains free on bond under conditions that include wearing a GPS tracking device and having no contact with the alleged victim.
Court Appearance and Proceedings
Thursday’s hearing before Judge J. Cedric Simpson was short and procedural. Moore’s defense team asked the court for 30 additional days to review statements and evidence, including phone records and Title IX documents provided to the University of Michigan during its internal investigation. The judge agreed to set a motion hearing for Feb. 17 on a request to quash Moore’s arrest warrant, while the next probable cause conference was scheduled for March 19.
Moore’s attorney, Ellen Michaels, reiterated that her client is innocent and urged that legal arguments and evidence be thoroughly vetted before moving forward.
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has walked into an adjacent court room at the 14A-1 district court. His probable cause hearing is set to begin at noon. pic.twitter.com/GAgQTgWgmT
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Support in Court: Wife in Attendance
Moore’s wife, Kelli Moore, was present in the courtroom Thursday, seated behind his defense team and providing visible support during the proceedings. Their appearance together underscores the personal toll the case has taken on his family as legal processes continue.
Background of the Case
Moore was fired by Michigan on Dec. 10, 2025, after the university determined he had engaged in an inappropriate romantic relationship with a staff member — a relationship he reportedly denied before evidence was presented. Prosecutors allege that after the relationship ended on Dec. 8, Moore repeatedly contacted the woman and went to her apartment without her consent, where he allegedly threatened self-harm with kitchen knives and scissors.
He was arrested the same day he was fired and later arraigned on the trio of charges. A judge set his bond at $25,000, with release conditions including GPS monitoring, mental health treatment, and a no-contact order.
What Comes Next
The defense’s motion to quash the arrest warrant and dismiss the complaint, a significant early test of the prosecution’s case, will be heard in February. Pending that outcome and further discovery, the March probable cause hearing will determine whether Moore’s case can advance toward a trial on the felony count.
Moore’s legal battle continues amid broader fallout from the scandal, which has left the Wolverines searching for stable leadership and navigating a turbulent offseason.
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