Moore was fired on December 10 after the school learned of an alleged affair with Paige Shiver, his executive assistant. Police arrested him near Shiver's apartment following a 911 call reporting he had entered her residence and threatened self-harm. Moore admitted to the affair during police interrogations.
Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device. Felony home invasion and stalking charges were dropped. He received 18 months probation, with suspended prison sentences of 180 days and 30 days.
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Accounts of the incident differ. Moore told police he brought scissors and grabbed butter knives but denied threatening Shiver, blaming her for his firing and arrest. Shiver accused Moore of having "complete control" over her and said he broke into her apartment, crying and enraged, coming at her with knives, causing her to fear for her life.
Shiver accused the University of Michigan of failing to protect her from "years of manipulation, harassment, and exploitation." Her attorney Andrew Stroth said Moore "took advantage of a younger, female employee" and that leadership failed to act. Moore's attorney Ellen Michaels called the felony charges baseless, arguing the arrest warrant relied on omissions. Judge J. Cedric Simpson suggested Moore's due process may have been violated by police misdirection. Michaels indicated Moore may return to coaching, saying he will "continue his path and continue his journey."