Former Michigan State coach Sheron Moore was charged Friday with third-degree burglary, stalking and breaking and entering with or without breaking and entering after being taken into custody Wednesday. He was later released on $25,000 bail and his next hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2026.
Moore was taken into custody by police in Saline, Michigan, on Wednesday, hours after the school said it found evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a faculty member that led to his dismissal from Michigan State.
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Burglary is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine. The stalking and trespassing charges are both misdemeanors, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine, and up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine.
During the arraignment, prosecutors said Moore and the victim who called police on Wednesday had had a close relationship for several years: “Our victim broke up with the defendant on Monday morning. She made her claims to police.” [the school] and confirmed the fact that there was a relationship between them. “
Prosecutors said Moore grabbed a butter knife and kitchen scissors at the woman’s home and threatened to take his own life, with his blood on her hands because “you’re ruining my life.”
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Moore’s attorney, Joseph Simon, said: “My client [Sherrone Moore] 39 years old, zero criminal history, zero contact with the criminal justice system…no evidence that he poses a threat to public safety. “
Moore’s attorney also clarified that Moore had been taken to a mental health facility “for evaluation,” but was turned over to law enforcement.
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the state of Michigan received a tip in October that Moore had had a relationship with a staff member, but during the state’s investigation, both Moore and the woman denied they had a relationship. However, the school hired an outside law firm to investigate further. According to the Wall Street Journal, the woman told the company on Wednesday that her relationship with Moore had lasted for about two years, until 2024, and “there are emails, text messages and phone records to prove it.”
On Thursday, Michigan State President Domenico Grasso said the school’s investigation into Moore was ongoing.
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“When the results of the university’s investigation into Coach Moore’s conduct were announced Wednesday, we immediately terminated his employment,” Grasso wrote in a letter to the university.
“This behavior will never be tolerated at the University of Michigan. None.”
Moore served as Michigan’s offensive coordinator under former coach Jim Harbaugh and served as the team’s interim coach during two different periods during Harbaugh’s suspended 2023 season. Moore was then promoted to Harbaugh’s successor before the start of the 2024 season. In Moore’s two seasons, Michigan went 17-8.
After Moore was fired, Michigan said associate head coach Biff Poggi would serve as interim coach for the team’s Citrus Bowl game against Texas.
