Former Michigan Football Coach Sentenced to Probation for Stalking Incident

Sherrone Moore's Legal Consequences

Sherrone Moore, the former head coach of the University of Michigan football team, has been sentenced to probation after admitting guilt to misdemeanor charges related to a stalking case. The 40-year-old received an 18-month probation sentence from Judge Cedric Simpson during a court session in Washtenaw County on Tuesday. Initially facing more severe allegations, Moore opted to plead guilty to two lesser charges: malicious use of a telecommunications device and trespassing.

Moore was accompanied by his wife, Kelli, during the hearing, where he expressed gratitude for her support. Judge Simpson remarked that he did not find the case deserving of a prison term but cautioned that any breach of probation could lead to incarceration. He emphasized the impact of Moore's actions on the victim, stating, "You had no right to do what you did," and acknowledged the trauma experienced by the complainant.

The case revolves around an incident from December involving Paige Shiver, a former assistant with whom Moore had an extramarital affair. Prosecutors detailed how Moore persistently contacted Shiver through calls and texts before visiting her residence, where he allegedly threatened to take his own life after she ended their relationship. He reportedly told her, "I'm going to kill myself. I'm going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You've ruined my life." Initially charged with home invasion and stalking, which could have led to a five-year prison sentence, those charges were later downgraded.

Judge Simpson acknowledged the prosecutors' decision to allow a plea to lesser charges, noting that Shiver had continued to communicate with Moore even after claiming to have severed ties. Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski did not pursue a jail sentence but highlighted the significant impact of Moore's actions on Shiver. Moore's attorney, Ellen Michaels, informed the court that her client had taken accountability, sought mental health support, and refocused on his family life. She stated, "Since this incident, Sherrone has engaged in counseling, gained insight into his life … recentered himself around his family and taken responsibility, expressing genuine remorse."

In a letter to the court, Shiver requested the "strictest sentence" possible, but the judge determined that imprisonment was not warranted under the circumstances. Moore has been prohibited from contacting Shiver or mentioning her publicly, including on social media. Judge Simpson confirmed this directive, to which Moore responded affirmatively. He is also required to continue his mental health treatment as part of his probation, with a review hearing set for October 2027. Previously, Moore had been released on bond with conditions that included wearing a GPS monitoring device.