Woman at Center of Sherrone Moore Case No Longer Employed at Michigan: Here’s the Full Story

By Olivia Harper - Staff Writer
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Woman at Center of Sherrone Moore Case No Longer Employed at Michigan

Who Is the Woman at the Center of This Case? The woman at center of the Sherrone Moore case no longer employed at Michigan, and her departure is now confirmed. According to PEOPLE Magazine, the University of Michigan’s athletic department stated: “Her contract expired and was not renewed.”

Furthermore, her contract ended on February 28, 2026, according to her personnel file obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Detroit Free Press. So, her identity has not been released, as she is considered an alleged domestic crime victim.

Key Events: A Quick Timeline

Sherrone Moore was named the head football coach after Jim Harbaugh left for the NFLWhat Happened
Late 2021Woman hired as administrative assistant at U-M ($55,000/year).
Jan 26, 2024Sherrone Moore was named head football coach after Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL.
Mar 1, 2025Sherrone Moore was named head football coach after Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL.
Dec 8, 2025The woman ended the alleged two-year intimate relationship with Moore.
Dec 10, 2025The woman reported a relationship to the university. So, Moore was fired the same day. An alleged home invasion occurred.
Dec 12, 2025The woman’s contract expired and was not renewed by the university.
Jan 23, 2026The woman ended the alleged two-year intimate relationship with Moore.
Feb 28, 2026The woman’s contract expired and was not renewed by the university.
Mar 6, 2026Sherrone Moore was named head football coach after Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL.

What Allegedly Happened on December 10?

After Moore was fired, he allegedly went to the woman’s apartment the same day. According to The Detroit News, prosecutors say he entered without permission, grabbed two butter knives, and backed her into a corner.

Additionally, Moore allegedly told the woman he would kill himself and said his blood was “on her hands.” He then left the apartment.

Moreover, her lawyer, Heidi Sharp, called emergency dispatch, telling police that Moore was “attacking” her client inside the home. So, the woman told officers she had “never been more terrified in her life.”

What Charges Does Moore Face?

Therefore, Moore now faces three serious criminal charges:

  1. Third-degree home invasion (Felony) – up to 5 years in prison
  2. Stalking (Misdemeanor)
  3. Breaking and entering (Misdemeanor)

So, his attorney Ellen Michaels, maintains that Moore is innocent and says the truth will come out in court.

Her Career at Michigan: From $55K to $99K

Furthermore, records show her rapid career growth at the university:

  1. Nov 2021 – Hired as an administrative assistant under Coach Jim Harbaugh at $55,000/year
  2. 2023 – Salary raised to $56,100 as assistant recruiting operations coordinator
  3. Mar 2025 – Promoted to executive assistant to the head football coach at $99,000/year

By the time of her promotion, she and Moore were allegedly already in a relationship, according to statements both reportedly made to police.

What Happens Next?

However, Moore is due back in a Michigan courtroom on March 6, 2026, for an evidentiary hearing. So, his wife, Kelli, with whom he has three children, has stood by his side throughout the legal process.

Consequently, the woman at center of Sherrone Moore case no longer employed at Michigan and now closes one chapter of this story, but the legal battle is far from over. As the case moves forward, all eyes remain on the March 6 evidentiary hearing for the next major development.

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Olivia Harper is a staff writer at USA Weekly, reporting on stories that shape everyday life across the United States. She brings clarity, balance, and a reader-first approach to her reporting.