Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Accused of Years of Harassment by Employee Paige Shiver

Shiver claims she faced "manipulation, harassment, and exploitation" from her former boss before his firing and arrest

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:38pm

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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired in December 2025 for allegedly having an "inappropriate relationship" with a staff member. That staff member has now been identified as Paige Shiver, who has accused Moore of "years of manipulation, harassment, and exploitation" while she worked as his executive assistant. Shiver, who has a rare muscle disorder, says the "power imbalance" between them created an environment where she felt "pressured, intimidated, and unable to escape" Moore's alleged misconduct.

Why it matters

This case highlights the issue of abuse of power and workplace harassment, especially in high-profile sports programs where there can be significant power dynamics between coaches and staff. It also raises questions about the university's response and whether there were any prior warning signs or other potential victims.

The details

Shiver, who is originally from Indiana, worked as an executive assistant to head coach Sherrone Moore starting in 2022. She alleges that during her time working for Moore, he engaged in an "inappropriate relationship" with her, leading to his firing in December 2025. Shortly after, Moore was arrested and charged with third-degree home invasion, stalking, and entering without permission. Shiver's lawyers claim she endured "years of manipulation, harassment, and exploitation" from Moore due to the "power imbalance" between them as a subordinate employee.

  • Moore was fired from the University of Michigan on December 10, 2025.
  • Moore was arrested on December 10, 2025 and charged with third-degree home invasion, stalking, and entering without permission.
  • Shiver came forward as Moore's accuser in March 2026, several months after his firing and arrest.

The players

Paige Shiver

A former executive assistant to Sherrone Moore at the University of Michigan who has accused him of years of "manipulation, harassment, and exploitation" due to the power imbalance in their relationship.

Sherrone Moore

The former head football coach at the University of Michigan who was fired in December 2025 for allegedly having an "inappropriate relationship" with a staff member, later identified as Paige Shiver.

Jeff Shiver

Paige Shiver's father, who has worked as a scout for the Chicago Bears since 1987.

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What they’re saying

“The power imbalance between a powerful head coach and a subordinate employee created an environment where our client felt pressured, intimidated, and unable to escape conduct that should never occur in any workplace—let alone at a public university.”

— Andrew M. Stroth, Paige Shiver's attorney (The Detroit News)

What’s next

Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14 after pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement. Shiver's legal team has indicated that she believes there may be other victims of "inappropriate, coercive or predatory behavior" at the university.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious issue of abuse of power and workplace harassment, especially in high-profile sports programs where there can be significant power dynamics between coaches and staff. It underscores the importance of strong policies, training, and accountability measures to protect employees from such misconduct.