Former Michigan Football Coach Reaches Plea Deal in Home Invasion Case

Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges after being fired for inappropriate relationship with staff member.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has reached a plea deal to resolve a criminal case that arose after his firing for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, including trespassing and misdemeanor use of a telecom device, after initially facing more serious felony charges related to a home invasion incident.

Why it matters

The case highlights the fallout that can occur when coaches engage in inappropriate relationships with staff, leading to dismissals and criminal charges. It also raises questions about the investigation process and whether all the initial charges against Moore were warranted.

The details

According to authorities, after being fired, Moore confronted the woman he had been having an affair with, blaming her for his dismissal and threatening to harm himself with butter knives in her apartment. He was initially charged with felony home invasion, but those charges were dropped in exchange for his no contest plea to the two misdemeanors. Moore's attorney claimed the initial charges were not supported by facts and law, and the dismissal of the more serious charges validates their concerns about the investigation.

  • Moore was fired from his coaching position on December 10.
  • The plea deal was reached on March 7, 2026, the same day a judge was set to hear a challenge to Moore's arrest in December.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

The players

Sherrone Moore

Former University of Michigan football coach who was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Kelli Moore

Sherrone Moore's wife, who accompanied him to the courthouse.

Ellen Michaels

Sherrone Moore's attorney, who claimed the initial charges were not supported by facts and law.

Kati Rezmierski

Assistant prosecutor who declined an interview request after the plea deal was reached.

Heidi Sharp

Attorney representing Sherrone Moore's former executive assistant, who accused him of domestic violence and stalking.

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What they’re saying

“All the charges against Mr. Moore were not supported by facts and law. The dismissal of those charges validates the concerns we raised about the investigation from the very beginning. Mr. Moore is pleased to put this behind him and move forward.”

— Ellen Michaels, Sherrone Moore's attorney (wbal.com)

What’s next

Sentencing for Sherrone Moore is scheduled for April 14, 2026, on the two misdemeanor charges he pleaded no contest to.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential consequences for coaches who engage in inappropriate relationships with staff, including dismissal and criminal charges. It also raises questions about the investigation process and whether all the initial charges against Moore were warranted, as his attorney claimed the dismissal of the more serious charges validated their concerns.