Ex-Michigan coach receives probation after plea deal
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Ann Arbor — Former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months' probation after pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges arising from a Dec. 10 confrontation with his former executive assistant, Paige Shiver, the day he was fired. Judge Cedric Simpson presided over the Washtenaw County 14-A District Court hearing at 2 p.m.
The sentence includes $1,345 in fines and court costs, a prohibition on alcohol and drugs, mandated mental health treatment, and a court-ordered no-contact provision preventing Moore from approaching, contacting, or discussing Shiver; prosecutors had earlier reduced a felony home-invasion charge under a March plea agreement and warned of jail if probation terms are violated.
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Timeline
- 1. Dec. 10, 2025: Moore was fired and confronted Paige Shiver at her apartment; police were called and arrested him.
- 2. Dec. 10, 2025 (after arrest): Moore was taken into custody and later evaluated by mental health professionals.
- 3. March 31, 2026: Police body-cam video of the arrest was publicly released.
- 4. March 2026: Moore accepted a plea deal, pleading no contest to two misdemeanors; felony charge was dismissed under the agreement.
- 5. April 14, 2026: Judge Cedric Simpson sentenced Moore to 18 months' probation, fines, treatment mandates, and a no-contact order.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of mental health awareness, even in high-profile careers like coaching. It's a reminder that anyone can struggle and need help. If you're feeling overwhelmed, reach out to a mental health professional.
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