Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Avoids Jail Time After Alleged Assault

Sherrone Moore's former mistress criticizes light sentence for breaking into her home and threatening her life.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:38am

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Sherrone Moore, the former head football coach at the University of Michigan, was sentenced to 18 months probation and a $1,000 fine after pleading no contest to two misdemeanors related to an alleged assault on his former mistress, Paige Shiver. Shiver, a Michigan staffer, says Moore broke into her home, threatened her with knives, and told her 'My blood is on your hands' and 'You ruined my life' after their intimate relationship ended. Shiver claims the sentence does not reflect the harm done to her and the evidence in the case.

Why it matters

This case raises questions about how the University of Michigan's athletic department handled the alleged misconduct by one of its high-profile coaches, and whether the light sentence sends the wrong message about accountability for domestic violence and abuse of power in college sports.

The details

According to prosecutors, Moore and Shiver had an 'intimate relationship for a number of years' before Moore was fired from his position as Michigan's head football coach on December 10. Soon after, Moore allegedly broke into Shiver's home, grabbed a butter knife and scissors, and threatened to kill himself while telling Shiver 'My blood is on your hands' and 'You ruined my life.' Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve the felony criminal case.

  • On December 10, Moore was fired from his position as Michigan's head football coach.
  • Soon after his firing, Moore allegedly broke into Shiver's home and threatened her.

The players

Sherrone Moore

The former head football coach at the University of Michigan who was fired and arrested for allegedly assaulting his former mistress, Paige Shiver.

Paige Shiver

A Michigan staffer who had an alleged intimate relationship with Sherrone Moore, and says she feared for her life when Moore broke into her home and threatened her after their relationship ended.

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What they’re saying

“'December 10th was the most terrifying day of my life. The criminal acts he committed were extremely frightening and violent. He broke into my apartment, crying, yelling, enraged and came at me with knives. I was threatened, and I feared for my life. Today's sentence does not reflect the harm done to me or the objective evidence in this case.'”

— Paige Shiver, Alleged Victim

“'My blood is on your hands' and 'You ruined my life.'”

— Sherrone Moore

What’s next

The University of Michigan's athletic department is facing scrutiny over its handling of the allegations against Sherrone Moore, and whether Paige Shiver may not be the only person to have experienced inappropriate behavior from the former coach.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issues of power imbalances, domestic violence, and lack of accountability in college sports, and raises concerns about whether the light sentence sends the wrong message about the seriousness of such allegations.