Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Granted Hearing on 'Glaring' Arrest Concerns

Judge cites lack of disclosure about Moore's prior relationship with alleged victim as reason for further review of case.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore scored a legal victory on Tuesday, February 17, as a judge granted his request for a hearing to examine the circumstances surrounding his December 2025 arrest on charges of felony home invasion, stalking, and illegal entry. The judge cited a 'glaring omission' that Moore's previous relationship with the alleged victim, a female staff member, was not disclosed when the arrest warrant was initially authorized.

Why it matters

This case raises questions about due process and the importance of fully disclosing relevant information to a judge when seeking an arrest warrant. The judge's decision to grant a hearing suggests he believes there may have been issues with how the investigation and arrest of Moore were handled.

The details

Moore, 40, was arrested just hours after being fired from his job at the University of Michigan over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a female staff member. On Tuesday, Judge J. Cedric Simpson said it was a 'glaring omission' that Moore's prior relationship with the woman was not disclosed when a magistrate authorized the warrant for his arrest. The judge set a hearing for March 2 to hear from police and other witnesses involved in the case.

  • On December 2025, Sherrone Moore was arrested just hours after being fired from his job at the University of Michigan.
  • On January 22, 2026, Moore's attorney Ellen Michaels initially sought to have the charges against him dropped.
  • On February 17, 2026, Judge J. Cedric Simpson granted Moore's request for a hearing to examine the circumstances of his arrest.

The players

Sherrone Moore

A 40-year-old former head football coach at the University of Michigan who was arrested in December 2025 on charges of felony home invasion, stalking, and illegal entry.

Judge J. Cedric Simpson

The judge presiding over Sherrone Moore's case who granted a hearing to examine the circumstances surrounding Moore's arrest.

Ellen Michaels

Sherrone Moore's attorney who is representing him in this case.

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What they’re saying

“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, Sherrone Moore's attorney

“Defendant's due process may have been violated. This was not solely this personal relationship. The magistrate should have been able to look at that.”

— Judge J. Cedric Simpson

What’s next

The judge has set a hearing for March 2, 2026 to hear from police and other witnesses involved in Sherrone Moore's arrest case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of full disclosure and transparency in the judicial process, as the judge found a 'glaring omission' in the information provided to authorize Moore's arrest warrant. The upcoming hearing will aim to uncover the truth and ensure Moore's due process rights were properly upheld.