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Judge Concerned Ex-Michigan Coach's Rights May Have Been Violated
Hearing granted to investigate circumstances around Sherrone Moore's arrest
Feb. 20, 2026 at 12:31am
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A judge has granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. Moore was arrested shortly after being fired for a relationship with his executive assistant. The judge expressed concern that a police detective did not disclose the employer-employee relationship when obtaining a warrant for Moore's arrest, stating that this was a "glaring omission" and that Moore's due process may have been violated.
Why it matters
This case raises questions about the handling of investigations involving high-profile individuals and whether proper procedures were followed, especially when there are potential conflicts of interest or power dynamics at play between the parties involved.
The details
Moore, 40, is accused of entering the woman's apartment without permission and threatening to kill himself in front of her on Dec. 10. Authorities quoted him as saying she was to blame for him losing one of the top college football jobs in the country. The woman had spoken to university officials about the relationship. Moore's lawyer, Ellen Michaels, argued that a coach calling and texting an executive assistant that many times was reasonable while Moore was preparing his team for a bowl game, and that "it's not stalking if the communication has a legitimate purpose."
- On Dec. 10, Moore allegedly entered the woman's apartment without permission and threatened to kill himself in front of her.
- Shortly after this incident, Moore was fired from his position as head football coach at the University of Michigan.
The players
Sherrone Moore
The former head football coach at the University of Michigan who was arrested and charged with felony home invasion, stalking and illegal entry after an incident with his executive assistant.
Ellen Michaels
The lawyer defending Sherrone Moore against the charges.
J. Cedric Simpson
The judge who granted the request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation against Sherrone Moore.
Kati Rezmierski
The Washtenaw County assistant prosecutor who argued the hearing was unnecessary and outside the judge's discretion.
Jim Harbaugh
The former head football coach at the University of Michigan who won a national championship before quitting to become coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.
What they’re saying
“Defendant's due process may have been violated”
— J. Cedric Simpson, Judge
“This was not solely this personal relationship. The magistrate should have been able to look at that.”
— J. Cedric Simpson, Judge
“It's not stalking if the communication has a legitimate purpose.”
— Ellen Michaels, Lawyer
What’s next
The judge has set a March 2 hearing to hear from police and other witnesses to learn more about the investigation against Sherrone Moore.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of following proper investigative procedures, especially when dealing with high-profile individuals and potential conflicts of interest. The judge's concerns about a "glaring omission" in the warrant process raise questions about whether Moore's rights were adequately protected.
