Sherrone Moore update: Former Michigan Football coach looks to dismiss charges
Sherrone Moore's Attorney says arrest warrant 'based on' false statements
Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court for his probable cause conference several weeks after his arrest and termination from the university. The conference was adjourned until March 19 as both sides sought more evidence in the case, including phone records and Title IX documents.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court for his probable cause conference several weeks after his arrest and termination from the university.
The conference was adjourned until March 19 as both sides sought more evidence in the case, including phone records and Title IX documents.
A motion hearing was also set for February.
His attorney added testimony from the witness in the case was questionable before telling media outside the court house they would look to dismiss the charges against Moore.
Defense Attorney: ‘Truth will come out’
Shortly after the hearing, Moore exited the district court in Ann Arbor alongside defense attorney Ellen Michaels, who said he is "innocent of these charges."
"Today, on behalf of Mr. Moore, we filed a motion to quash the arrest warrant and dismiss the complaint," Michaels said.
The defense attorney also said the arrest warrant was issued "based on false and misleading statements presented as fact" and that a Franks hearing was requested.
"We're confident the truth will come out in court under oath, where it belongs," she added.
Sherrone Moore appears for a probable cause conference in Ann Arbor 14A-1 District Court.
The backstory:
Moore, 39, was fired by athletic director Warde Manuel in December after the school said it found that he had engaged in "an inappropriate relationship with a staff member." He was arrested later that day after allegedly breaking into that staffer's apartment and threatening to kill himself in front of her.
According to the prosecution during his arraignment, Moore, who is married, allegedly had an affair for years with a staff member. When that person broke off the relationship on Dec. 8, Moore allegedly texted and called her repeatedly, leading to her reporting what happened to the university.
Sherrone Moore's mugshot (Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office)
Once Moore learned of his termination, he allegedly went to her Pittsfield Township apartment, broke in, grabbed several butter knives and kitchen scissors before threatening to harm himself.
According to prosecutor Kati Rezmierski, he allegedly told his ex-girlfriend, "I'm going to kill myself. I'm going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands."
When she told him she was going to call the police, he left.
Moore was arraigned a few days later and charged with third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering. He was released from the Washtenaw County Jail after posting a $25,000 bond.
Sherrone Moore Arraignment: Ex-football charged with felony home invasion, given $25k bond
Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore faced a judge Friday following his arrest Wednesday evening. He was formally arraigned on charges including felony third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.
Dig deeper:
According to author and historian John U. Bacon, the relationship was allegedly investigated by the university as recently as this past summer.
He said the school investigated and questioned both Moore and the staffer, and both denied the relationship. That changed last week when she went to the school and provided them with evidence of the relationship.
The Source: Previous reporting was used in this story.