FOOTBALL: Lawyer claims fired coach Sherrone Moore has 'long history of domestic violence'

Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore could face more than six years in prison and substantial fines if convicted on charges of felonious home invasion and misdemeanor stalking. The charges stem from an alleged incident involving a female football staffer with whom university officials and investigators say Moore had an inappropriate relationship.

Court records from Moore’s initial hearing following his Dec. 10 arrest, obtained by *The Athletic*, show that the staffer’s attorney told police Moore had a “long history of domestic violence” against the woman during their relationship.

The female staffer told authorities she had an approximately two-year affair with Moore and alleged that the 39-year-old coach grabbed her and pointed knives at her during the alleged home invasion. Police records indicate the staffer had disclosed her relationship with Moore to university officials only hours earlier.

Moore, who is married and has three children, allegedly forced his way into the woman’s apartment while she was preparing to leave town. Investigators described Moore as emotionally distressed at the time of the incident.

As of now, Moore has not been charged with assault related to the knife allegations. County investigators said the case remains under review as they continue to examine evidence.

Before the allegations surfaced, Moore was expected to lead the Wolverines in preparation for a high-profile bowl game against Texas in Orlando on Dec. 31. That responsibility has since been handed to interim head coach Biff Poggi. -Field Level Media/Reuters