A Michigan judge has granted a hearing in the case against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who was arrested on charges of felony home invasion, stalking, and illegal entry after a relationship with his executive assistant. The hearing will provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the investigation that led to Moore's arrest, which occurred shortly after he was fired. Moore's lawyer, Ellen Michaels, is seeking to have the case dismissed, arguing that the communication between Moore and the executive assistant was reasonable and not intended to stalk. The judge, J. Cedric Simpson, expressed concern over a police detective's failure to disclose Moore's employer-employee relationship with the woman, which he called a 'glaring omission'. This oversight could potentially violate Moore's due process rights. The hearing is scheduled for March 2, where police and other witnesses will be called to testify. The case has sparked controversy, with Michaels accusing the woman's personal lawyer of providing information to the police to 'villainize Mr. Moore and maximize the chances of obtaining a large settlement from the deep pockets of the University of Michigan'. The situation raises questions about the nature of the relationship and the timing of its termination, as well as the potential impact on Moore's career. The new Michigan coach, Kyle Whittingham, has replaced Moore, who was the successor to Jim Harbaugh, who won a national championship before leaving to coach the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.
