ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former Michigan football coach Sherron Moore faces three felony charges, as his arraignment Friday revealed details of his actions that led to his arrest and jailing hours after his firing Wednesday.
Prosecutors charged Moore with felony third-degree home invasion and two misdemeanors: stalking in a domestic relationship and breaking and entering. Bond was set at $25,000.
The accusations and charges provided a window into Moore’s actions after he was fired for cause for an “inappropriate relationship with an employee.”
Prosecutors said Friday that Moore forced his way into the employee’s apartment and said, “I’m going to kill myself. I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You’ve ruined my life.”
Moore appeared via video during the arraignment, gave his name and clearly answered two questions with “Yes, Your Honor.” He was wearing a white suit, his expression was sullen, and his hands were folded on his lap. He appeared to wince as the prosecutor reviewed the timeline of his actions.
First Assistant District Attorney Katie Rezmierski detailed a timeline of Moore’s actions after the shooting, as he “forced his way” into the woman’s apartment. He went to a drawer in the kitchen and “grabbed several butter knives and kitchen scissors” before threatening to commit suicide.
The prosecutor also explained that Moore had an “intimate relationship” with the woman he worked with “for several years” before she ended the relationship on Monday.
The split led to a flurry of calls and texts from Moore saying the woman was no longer. Moore is married to another woman, and they have three children.
Moore’s actions following his ex-girlfriend’s breakup with him led to her going to officials in Michigan and clarifying the details of their relationship. The school had previously investigated information about the situation, sources told ESPN, but was unable to prove it happened.
The woman’s confession and supporting evidence led the school to quickly fire Moore for cause, saying he violated his contract and university policy. Michigan will not have to pay Moore the approximately $12.3 million remaining on his deal because he was cut for cause.
The woman called police after Moore broke into her apartment.
Rezmirski described Moore’s behavior as “a series of extremely threatening and intimidating statements and behavior.”
Some of the conditions that are part of Moore’s $25,000 bond include GPS monitoring, no contact with the woman, and orders not to go to the woman’s home. There is a possible reason why the conference was held on January 22.
Moore’s defense attorney, Joe Simon, declined to say where Moore will reside upon his release. He also did not comment on Moore’s mental state or mental health.
Moore underwent a mental health evaluation and was returned to law enforcement, Simon said.