Friday at 10: 00 a. m. ET, former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor counts in a deal that resolved a pending felony home invasion case. The plea was entered the same day a judge was set to hear a challenge to Moore’s December arrest, prompting prosecutors to negotiate the agreement now.
Court Deal Details for Sherrone Moore
Moore pleaded no contest to trespass and malicious use of a telecommunications device, court filings show. In exchange, the more serious charges — including felony home invasion, stalking in a domestic relationship and breaking and entering in a domestic relationship — were dismissed. The judge said Moore will remain subject to GPS monitoring for the time being.
December Arrest and University of Michigan Firing on Dec. 10
Moore was fired on Dec. 10 by the University of Michigan after the school said it found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member; he was arrested that same day at the apartment of the woman involved. Police initially charged him with home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering in a domestic relationship after an incident at the apartment that followed a report to university officials.
Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski and Defense Lawyer Ellen Michaels Weigh In
Assistant prosecutor Kati Rezmierski told the judge the case changed “based on additional evidence and investigation as well as consultation” with the woman through her lawyer, and that prosecutors now view the conduct as criminal misbehavior within an intimate partner relationship. Defense attorney Ellen Michaels argued the original felony and stalking charges were not supported by the facts or the law and said Moore is pleased to put the matter behind him. Moore declined to comment as he left the courthouse with his wife, Kelli.
That said, Michaels told the court she had advised Moore to accept a no-contest plea so he could move forward with his family rather than undergo a trial. She also predicted Moore would serve no additional time beyond two nights he spent in jail after his arrest.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 14 at 9: 00 a. m. ET. If the judge imposes the maximum on one of the misdemeanor counts, that charge carries up to six months in jail, though defense counsel has indicated additional custody is unlikely.
