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Sherrone Moore investigation: University president discusses next steps
University of Michigan interim president Domenico Grasso released a statement discussing an investigation into the school's athletics department after the firing and arrest of football coach Sherrone Moore.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - The interim president of the University of Michigan addressed an investigation into the school's athletics department following the firing and arrest of head football coach Sherrone Moore.
Moore, 39, was fired by athletic director Warde Manuel on Wednesday after the school said it found that he had engaged in "an inappropriate relationship with a staff member." He was arrested later that day after allegedly breaking into that staffer's apartment and threatening to kill himself in front of her.
Sherrone Moore's mugshot (Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office)
What they're saying:
In a video posted Wednesday, Domenico Grasso said an independent investigation is ongoing to determine if there is any related misconduct by others within the department. This will include "an evaluation of culture, conduct and procedures throughout our athletics department."
An outside law firm is conducting this investigation.
"Make no mistake, we will leave no stone unturned, and any further action we take will be based on credible evidence and findings developed through a rigorous investigation," Grasso said. "We will take whatever steps are necessary to help ensure that conduct like this does not happen again."
Regarding speculation and rumors surrounding the incident, Grasso said the "focus is strictly on uncovering the facts."
What you can do:
Anyone with concerns about the university's athletics department or information that could help the investigation is asked to email UMconcerns@jenner.com.
The backstory:
According to the prosecution during his arraignment, Moore, who is married, allegedly had an affair for years with a staff member. When that person broke off the relationship on Dec. 8, Moore allegedly texted and called her repeatedly, leading to her reporting what happened to the university.
Once Moore learned of his termination, he allegedly went to her Pittsfield Township apartment, broke in, grabbed several butter knives and kitchen scissors before threatening to harm himself.
Sherrone Moore told ex-girlfriend 'I'm going to kill myself ... and make you watch'
During the charged confrontation, the prosecution said he grabbed several makeshift possible weapons in the kitchen while ranting at the ex-girlfriend.
According to prosecutor Kati Rezmierski, he allegedly told his ex-girlfriend, "I'm going to kill myself. I'm going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands."
When she told him she was going to call the police, he left.
Moore was arraigned a few days later and charged with third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering. He was released from the Washtenaw County Jail after posting a $25,000 bond.
Dig deeper:
According to author and historian John U. Bacon, the relationship was allegedly investigated by the university as recently as this past summer.
He said the school investigated and questioned both Moore and the staffer, and both denied the relationship. That changed last week when she went to the school and provided them with evidence of the relationship.
Sherrone Moore update: University of Michigan investigated relationship last summer
In an explosive interview, author John U. Bacon says the University of Michigan had details about a relationship between Sherrone Moore and a staffer this past summer.
The Source: A video from Domenico Grasso and previous reporting was used in this story.
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