Attorneys for Paige Shiver, the former executive assistant to ousted University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, issued a statement Friday urging the school’s leadership to investigate and take accountability for what they described as years of manipulation, harassment and exploitation.
The release from Chicago-based lawyers Andrew M. Stroth and Steven A. Hart came hours after Moore, 39, entered a no-contest plea to two misdemeanor charges in Washtenaw County District Court, resolving a criminal case stemming from a Dec. 10, 2025, incident at Shiver’s home. Prosecutors dropped three more serious counts — including felony home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering — as part of the deal, in which Moore admitted no guilt but accepted punishment for malicious use of a telecommunications device in a domestic relationship and trespass.
“Today’s no-contest plea in the criminal trespassing case involving disgraced former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore represents a critical moment of acknowledgment and accountability following a frightening and deeply disturbing incident.”
The statement read in part. It accused Moore of failing to report sexual assault allegations against former assistant coach LaTroy Lewis and called on interim President Domenico Grasso, President-elect Kent Syverud, General Counsel Tim Lynch and the Board of Regents to act swiftly to restore trust among employees, students and alumni.
Late Friday night, attorneys for Paige Shiver, former assistant to fired UM football coach Sherrone Moore, released a statement in which she publicly identified herself for the first time. Here’s the complete statement: pic.twitter.com/UfVY3zTjww
— Tony Paul | Detroit News (@TonyPaul1984) March 7, 2026
The attorneys portrayed Shiver, 32, as a victim of a power imbalance, saying she endured pressure in a workplace where she felt unable to escape misconduct. “After Sherrone Moore was fired, his conduct escalated into an alarming and traumatic episode that could have ended in tragedy,” they wrote.
The statement appeared to signal preparations for a potential civil lawsuit against the university, focusing on its handling of the situation. Shiver, daughter of a longtime Chicago Bears scout, had worked as Moore’s assistant for several years before the affair came to light. University officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Moore’s legal troubles began after his firing with cause on Dec. 10, 2025, following an internal investigation into an “inappropriate relationship” with Shiver. That day, police responded to reports of Moore breaking into her apartment, where he allegedly grabbed kitchen utensils and threatened self-harm and harm to her. His attorneys challenged the arrest warrant, arguing police omitted exonerating evidence and that Shiver’s previous lawyer, Heidi Sharp, exaggerated claims of domestic violence and stalking.
Under the plea agreement, Moore faces up to one year in jail but is expected to receive probation at sentencing April 3. His lawyer, David I. Michaels, said Moore was pleased to move forward, adding the dropped charges “were not supported by facts or law.”
Online, the statement drew swift mockery on social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter, where users questioned Shiver’s motives and highlighted the consensual nature of the two-year affair. Some pointed out spelling errors in the document, repeatedly misspelling Moore’s first name as “Sheronne,” while others dismissed it as a bid for financial settlement.
“What a crock. Just say you want some money,” one user wrote in response to a post sharing the statement. Another called it “one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever read,” suggesting the lawyers were misleading Shiver.
Fans and commentators also speculated on broader fallout, with some accusing Shiver of being “paid off” to drop the serious charges.
“The internet already had Sherrone Moore convicted, sentenced, and canceled — then the actual court case showed up and quietly dropped the felonies,” read one post.
Shiver’s contract with Michigan expired, and she is no longer employed there, according to school officials. Moore, who led the Wolverines to a national championship as interim coach in 2023 before his promotion, has not commented on future coaching plans.
The case has spotlighted issues of workplace relationships and power dynamics in college athletics, echoing past scandals at the university.
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