Sherrone Moore had ‘long history’ of domestic violence against Michigan staffer, per report
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Former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore had a “long history” of domestic violence against a female football staffer during their relationship, according to a report from The Athletic on Wednesday.
Last Friday, Moore was arraigned on charges of third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering. Moore, who was fired by Michigan last week after an investigation found credible evidence he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a Michigan staffer, was arrested later that same day after allegedly breaking into the staffer’s home and threatening to kill himself.
The Athletic obtained a transcript of a complaint authorization hearing that took place last Friday, during which Detective Jessica Welker of the Pittsfield Township Police Department testified about the circumstances that led to Moore’s ouster and arrest.
The woman told police that she disclosed her relationship with Moore to the University of Michigan early in the day on Dec. 10. She was preparing to leave town when Moore barged into her home and picked up multiple knives, according to Welker’s testimony.
According to Welker’s testimony, Moore denied assaulting the staffer or “threatening her with any weapons” in his interview with police the night of his arrest. Moore was not charged with assault. According to The Athletic, the charges brought against Moore indicated his intent to “terrorize and harass the victim,” but there was not sufficient evidence to prove any intent to assault or batter the victim.
Moore’s case remains under active investigation. Charges could be added or amended, according to the report, but the prosecutor’s office told The Athletic it has not received “any requests for charges for any previous incidents involving Mr. Moore.”
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