Ex-Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore Accepts Plea Deal to Reduce Charge
Sherrone Moore, the former head football coach at the University of Michigan, recently accepted a plea deal resulting in reduced charges. On March 6, Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges: misuse of a telecommunications device and trespassing.
Details of the Plea Agreement
The plea agreement was finalized just before an evidentiary hearing, which was set to determine whether Moore’s arrest warrant should be dismissed. Judge J. Cedric Simpson of the 14A-1 District Court announced that sentencing would take place on April 22. The agreement also includes the dismissal of a felony charge and two additional misdemeanor charges against Moore.
- Misdemeanor Charges: Misuse of a telecommunications device, Trespassing
- Next Court Date: Sentencing on April 22
- Previous Charges Dismissed: Felony charge and two misdemeanors
The Incident and Background
The charges arose after an incident on December 10, where Moore allegedly attempted to break into the apartment of a university staff member and threatened her with a knife. This event followed a report the staffer made to the University of Michigan regarding their inappropriate relationship, which led to Moore’s termination earlier that day for violating school policies.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 3000 block of Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Pittsfield Township. Following the events, the staffer’s contract with the university, which expired on February 28, was not renewed, resulting in her departure from the institution.
Reactions and Future Proceedings
Moore’s attorney, Ellen Michaels, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that the original charges were not supported by legal facts. “Mr. Moore is pleased to put this behind him and move forward,” she stated after the hearing.
The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office noted that the plea agreement was reached after careful consideration of the evidentiary and legal circumstances. They expressed hope that this resolution would enforce accountability while allowing the victim to heal. The case has also triggered two investigations within the University of Michigan regarding the incident.
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