Full Breakdown
Former Michigan Assistant Details Pregnancy, Abuse, and Legal Fallout in Sherrone Moore Case
4/25/2026, 12:14:40 PM
The Core Event
Paige Shiver, a former executive assistant for the University of Michigan football program, disclosed that she became pregnant by head coach Sherrone Moore during their four-year relationship. Because Shiver has Pompe disease—a rare genetic disorder that can cause severe muscle weakness and cardiac complications—multiple physicians advised termination, which she carried out in July 2022. After reporting the undisclosed relationship to university officials on December 10 2025, Moore was fired the same day. Hours later he entered Shiver’s apartment, brandished butter knives, threatened self-harm, and was arrested on felony home-invasion, stalking and breaking-and-entering charges. He later pleaded no-contest to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to 18 months of probation and a fine of about $1,000.
Background & Context
Moore, a married father of three, began a consensual relationship with Shiver when she was an intern in 2022. When he was promoted to head coach in 2024, Shiver became his executive assistant, a role she said gave Moore “complete control” over her employment. Shiver alleges that senior coaches routinely asked her to “calm him down” during emotional episodes, creating an “open secret” within the athletics department.
Timeline
- Jan 2022 – Relationship begins while Shiver is an intern.
- 2024 – Moore promoted to head coach; Shiver promoted to executive assistant.
- May 2022 – Shiver discovers pregnancy; doctors advise termination.
- Dec 10 2025 – Shiver reports relationship; university terminates Moore; Moore breaks into Shiver’s home and is arrested.
- Mar 6 2026 – Moore reaches a plea deal, pleading no-contest to trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device.
- Apr 14 2026 – Judge Cedric Simpson sentences Moore to 18 months probation, fines exceeding $1,000, and mandatory mental-health treatment.
Data & Statistics
Pompe disease is a progressive glycogen-storage disorder that can lead to heart failure, respiratory insufficiency, and skeletal-muscle weakness. The National Organization for Rare Diseases notes a life expectancy of less than two years if untreated.
Why It Matters
The case highlights potential systemic failures in university oversight of staff-student relationships, especially where power imbalances exist. It raises questions about institutional responsibility to protect employees from coercive dynamics and the adequacy of legal penalties for workplace abuse.
Official Statements & Responses
- University of Michigan – “The University of Michigan terminated Sherrone Moore promptly upon discovering his undisclosed workplace relationship with a direct report. His conduct violated university policy, and we expect more from our leaders.” – Paul Corliss, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs.
- Moore’s Attorney – “Sherrone Moore has closed this chapter.” – Ellen Michaels.
- Judge Simpson – “Frankly, Mr. Moore, you had no right to do what you did.”
Criticism & Opposition
Shiver’s attorneys, Andrew Stroth and Steven Hart, called the probation sentence “insufficient” and said it “does not reflect the seriousness of Moore’s unlawful entry and aggressive attack.” Shiver herself said, “I don’t think it reflects what he did. He took no accountability.”
On-the-Ground Report
Shiver recounted hearing footsteps, running to lock her door, and Moore forcing entry, saying, “You ruined my life,” before advancing with butter knives. She told ABC News she feared for her life and repeatedly asked him to leave.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact fine amount (reported as $1,000, $1,100, and “exceeding $1,000”) and on whether the sentence included a specific prohibition on alcohol and marijuana use. Details of any ongoing civil claims remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Multiple doctors and experts told me that it wouldn't be right or healthy for me to keep the baby.” — Paige Shiver
- “He said, ‘You have to do what’s right for your body.’” — Paige Shiver (recounting Moore)
- “ U of M Statement Here is a statement the university provided to Local 4 on April 24: “The University of Michigan terminated Sherrone Moore promptly upon discovering his undisclosed workplace relationship with a direct report.” — Paul Corliss
- “I think he should have gotten more punishment for what he did.” — Paige Shiver
- “Sherrone Moore has closed this chapter.” — Ellen Michaels
- “Frankly, Mr. Moore, you had no right to do what you did,” — Judge Cedric Simpson
What’s Next
Shiver’s legal team indicates intent to pursue further accountability, potentially including civil action against Moore and the university. The university has pledged to review and strengthen its workplace-conduct policies to prevent similar incidents.
