Judicial Developments in the Sherrone Moore Case
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, a recent judicial development brought to light various concerns surrounding the case of Sherrone Moore, the former football coach at the University of Michigan. A judge has approved a hearing to delve deeper into the particulars of the investigation that resulted in criminal charges against Moore. His arrest came shortly after he was dismissed from his position due to allegations of an inappropriate relationship with his executive assistant.
Hearing Scheduled and Due Process Concerns
Presiding over the hearing, Judge J. Cedric Simpson has scheduled it for March 2, emphasizing potential breaches of Moore’s due process rights. He noted that critical details about the employer-employee relationship between Moore and the assistant were not made known to the magistrate who sanctioned the arrest warrant last December, calling this omission a significant oversight.
“Defendant’s due process may have been violated,”
Simpson pointed out, deeming the lack of context as particularly “glaring.”
Charges Against Moore
Moore, aged 40, faces serious charges including felony home invasion, stalking, and illegal entry, as well as allegations of entering the woman’s residence without her consent and threatening suicide in front of her. Reports indicate that Moore expressed resentment towards the assistant, claiming that her actions were responsible for his termination from one of the country’s premier college football roles.
University’s Actions and Legal Defense
The university revealed that Moore was let go on December 10, shortly after he allegedly failed to be transparent during the ensuing investigation into his conduct. Adding to the complexity, his legal representative, attorney Ellen Michaels, is advocating for the dismissal of the case. She argues that Moore’s repeated attempts to contact the assistant can be seen as reasonable given their professional circumstances and the context of the impending bowl game. In her defense, she stated,
“It’s not stalking if the communication has a legitimate purpose.”
Moore’s Tenure and Aftermath
Moore’s tenure with the Wolverines lasted two seasons, succeeding Jim Harbaugh, who previously led the team to a national championship before transitioning to an NFL coaching role with the Los Angeles Chargers. Following Moore’s departure, the University of Michigan appointed veteran coach Kyle Whittingham to take over the football program. Michaels has raised allegations against the woman’s legal representative, claiming that information provided to law enforcement was aimed at turning public perception against Moore and enhancing the likelihood of a lucrative settlement from the university’s substantial financial resources.
