Ex-Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Granted Hearing to Challenge Arrest

Judge cites concerns over omission of key details in arrest warrant affidavit.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Sherrone Moore, the former Michigan football coach, has been granted an evidentiary hearing by a judge to challenge the circumstances surrounding the warrant used for his arrest in December. Moore was arrested and charged with stalking, breaking and entering, and third-degree home invasion, with the alleged victim being a woman who worked in Michigan's athletic department. Moore's lawyer argued that the police failed to disclose the work relationship between Moore and the alleged victim when obtaining the arrest warrant.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of due process and the need for law enforcement to present a complete and accurate picture to the court when seeking an arrest warrant. The judge's concerns about the omission of key details suggest the potential for issues with the warrant and the charges against Moore.

The details

Moore was arrested on December 10 and charged with stalking, breaking and entering, and third-degree home invasion. The alleged incident occurred on the same day that Michigan fired Moore, stating that it found 'credible evidence' the coach engaged in an inappropriate office relationship. Moore's lawyer, Ellen Michaels, argued that the police detective failed to disclose to the magistrate that the alleged victim was Moore's boss, and that the communication between the two might not be viewed as stalking given their work relationship.

  • On December 10, Moore was arrested.
  • On December 12, the police obtained an arrest warrant for Moore.
  • On March 2, an evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Moore to challenge the circumstances surrounding the arrest warrant.

The players

Sherrone Moore

The former Michigan football coach who was arrested and charged with stalking, breaking and entering, and third-degree home invasion.

Ellen Michaels

The lawyer representing Sherrone Moore, who argued that the police failed to disclose key details when obtaining the arrest warrant.

Cedric Simpson

The Washtenaw County (Mich.) judge who granted Moore an evidentiary hearing and expressed concerns about the omission of details in the arrest warrant affidavit.

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What they’re saying

“It seems to me, if I'm the magistrate, I'm getting half the story. I'm not getting the full story. ... I'm very worried about the omission.”

— Cedric Simpson, Judge

“What is clear from this court's perspective is that an omission in certain contexts can be more damaging, more problematic, more troublesome than what might be an intentional misrepresentation.”

— Cedric Simpson, Judge

“Judge Simpson got it right in this motion, and due process matters. Coach Moore maintains his innocence, and the truth will come out.”

— Ellen Michaels, Lawyer

What’s next

The judge has scheduled an evidentiary hearing for March 2 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Moore will have the opportunity to challenge the circumstances surrounding the arrest warrant.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement presenting a complete and accurate picture to the court when seeking an arrest warrant. The judge's concerns about the omission of key details suggest the potential for issues with the warrant and the charges against Moore, underscoring the need for due process and the pursuit of the truth.