Former Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore Reaches Plea Deal in Home Invasion Case

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors on Friday, resolving a criminal case that arose immediately after his firing for having an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant.

The plea deal was struck on the same day a judge planned to hear a challenge to Moore’s arrest in December on three charges, including felony home invasion. Those previous charges were dropped in exchange for Moore pleading no contest to misdemeanor trespassing and malicious use of a telecom device.

Moore had confronted the woman with whom he had been having an affair, blaming her for his dismissal and threatening to kill himself with butter knives in her apartment. According to authorities, the woman ended the relationship days before Moore’s firing on December 10th and cooperated with the school’s investigation.

Moore arrived at the courthouse with his wife Kelli, holding hands as they walked toward the courtroom. Assistant prosecutor Katie Rezmierski stated that the woman had not responded to calls or text messages from Moore before his dismissal. The AP is not identifying the woman, who has accused Moore of domestic violence and stalking.

Moore's attorney Ellen Michaels argued that the charges were not supported by facts and law, stating that 'It’s not stalking if the communication has a legitimate purpose.' Michaels also accused the woman’s personal lawyer of giving information to police to 'villainize Mr. Moore' and maximize chances for a large settlement from the University of Michigan.