Sherrone Moore’s attorney after ex-Michigan coach’s court appearance: ‘We’re confident the truth will come out’
Sherrone Moore appeared in Ann Arbor, Michigan, court on Thursday for a hearing on three charges she faces following her December arrest.
The former Michigan coach was taken into police custody on Dec. 10, shortly after he was fired by the school after it was revealed he had an affair with a team employee. Moore allegedly went to a staff member’s home and threatened to commit suicide. Staff called police, and Moore was charged days later with two misdemeanors as well as home invasion.
“Sherrone Moore is innocent of these charges. Today, we filed a motion on Mr. Moore’s behalf to vacate the arrest warrant and dismiss the complaint,” said Moore’s attorney, Ellen K. Michaels. via Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press.
“This arrest warrant was issued based on false and misleading statements presented as fact. We are confident that the truth will emerge in court where it belongs, under oath. Mr. Moore and his family respectfully request your privacy.”
Moore, 39, who has pleaded not guilty, is currently Released from jail on $25,000 bail and must wear a monitoring device.
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Michaels also seeking telephone records and Title IX records from the University of Michigan because he believes the complaining witness’ statements “will be important to the investigation, as credibility will always be an issue.”
Michaels also said he has filed a petition to quash the arrest warrant, which will be heard on Feb. 17.
“A motion to quash is a motion stating that this warrant, in this case an arrest warrant, is not supported by law.” Michaels said on Thursday. “In this case, the arrest must be annulled, that is, the arrest must not be valid, and any evidence obtained or obtained as a result of this arrest must also be suppressed and destroyed.
“We also request that the complaint be dismissed. We believe that if it were not for these misleading statements and omissions, there would be no probable cause for these charges, and you can read that in the motion.”
Moore’s next hearing is scheduled for March 19. The charge carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine. He also could face up to 90 days in jail on the misdemeanor charges.
