CRIME & LAW

Ex-Michigan coach receives probation after plea deal

PUBLISHED Apr 14, 2026, 5:51 AM ET

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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.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Dec. 10, 2025: Moore was fired and confronted Paige Shiver at her apartment; police were called and arrested him.
Dec. 10, 2025 (after arrest): Moore was taken into custody and later evaluated by mental health professionals.
March 31, 2026: Police body-cam video of the arrest was publicly released.
March 2026: Moore accepted a plea deal, pleading no contest to two misdemeanors; felony charge was dismissed under the agreement.
April 14, 2026: Judge Cedric Simpson sentenced Moore to 18 months' probation, fines, treatment mandates, and a no-contact order.

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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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Who Benefited

The university and its athletics program regained institutional clarity by resolving the legal and employment issues through a plea and sentencing, while the court emphasized treatment and probation conditions aimed at public safety and rehabilitation.

Who Impacted

Paige Shiver and other staff endured personal distress and public exposure from the incident, and Sherrone Moore lost his job, faced legal penalties, and must comply with probation and treatment requirements.