BREAKING: A lawyer for fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore declared his innocence and is pushing to have serious charges dismissed against him. During a court appearance on December 12, attorney Ellen Michaels revealed she is filing a motion to quash the arrest warrant stemming from accusations of home invasion and stalking.
Authorities allege that on December 10, Moore entered a woman’s apartment, blaming her for his job loss that same day. The confrontation escalated as he reportedly threatened self-harm with kitchen knives. Moore’s termination followed revelations of a personal relationship with the woman, a staff member, and allegations of dishonesty during the investigation, according to the university’s athletic director.
In an urgent statement outside the courthouse, Michaels asserted, “This warrant was issued based on false and misleading statements presented as facts.” She emphasized confidence that the truth would emerge in court, stating, “Without these statements, there would be no probable cause for these charges.” Details of the alleged false statements were not disclosed, with Michaels redirecting reporters to a court filing that was unavailable at the time.
Moore, aged 39, faces three charges, including felony home invasion. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently required to wear a tracking device while free on bond. Standing alongside his attorney, Moore refrained from making a statement to the press.
During the hearing, Washtenaw County assistant prosecutor Kati Rezmierski informed the judge that she had just received Michaels’ court filing, which adds more complexity to the case. The next hearing is set for February 17. Rezmierski previously stated that the woman involved cooperated with the university’s investigation after their relationship ended, quoting Moore as saying, “My blood is on your hands.”
As the court proceedings unfold, over 20 members of the media were present, highlighting the high-profile nature of this case. Moore had a brief tenure as head coach, succeeding Jim Harbaugh, who recently left to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. The University of Michigan has appointed Kyle Whittingham as the new head coach.
Stay tuned for updates as this situation develops, and the implications of these serious allegations unfold in court.
