Michigan president calls Sherrone Moore's conduct a 'breach of trust' after shocking dismissal and arrest
University of Michigan interim president Domenico Grasso sent a mass email message to students on Thursday addressing the up-to-date conflict surrounding former football coach Sherrone Moore's alleged relationship with a staffer In the message Grasso also requested that any aspirant with information on the situation come forward Students Earlier this week the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics dismissed head football coach Sherrone Moore with cause for violating University guidelines by engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member When the findings of a University study into Coach Moore s behavior were presented on Wednesday we instantly terminated his employment a copy of the message obtained by Fox News Digital read CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM There is absolutely no tolerance for this conduct at the University of Michigan None I have been in close communication with the Board of Regents and we are united in committing to doing what is right This breach of trust by Coach Moore is painful for multiple in our district first and foremost the individuals directly involved in this situation Yet our swift and decisive action reflects the University s staunch commitment to a campus custom of respect integrity and accountability All of the facts here must be known so the University s inspection will continue the message continued Our neighborhood has worked diligently in new years to strengthen a safe and respectful habitat for all We must remain steadfast with those efforts LANE KIFFIN LAUGHS OFF MICHIGAN HEAD-COACHING RUMORS AMID SHERRONE MOORE CONFLICT Each of us shares an obligation to uphold our values If you become aware of any violation of U-M policies I strongly encourage you to analysis it through the University s compliance hotline I have tremendous faith in the University of Michigan and the principled work our faculty staff and students carry out every day Together we will move forward with integrity and excellence and reaffirm our dedication to serving the citizens good Moore was fired Wednesday and the University of Michigan expeditiously declared it uncovered credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staffer Moore was then detained by police on Wednesday after news of his dismissal broke Pittsfield police revealed Moore would be arraigned on Friday Pittsfield police announced they responded to a home as part of an assault study Police revealed a suspect was taken into custody and that the circumstance does not appear to be random Police commented the suspect was lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County prosecutor Moore got married in and he and his wife have three daughters Francis Xavier Biff Poggi was named interim head coach and will be on the sidelines when Michigan takes on Texas in the Citrus Bowl on Dec Earlier this season Poggi took over for Moore during his suspension Moore remains under functioning inquiry by law enforcement and likely charges are not expected to be disclosed until at least Friday officers communicated Fox News Digital Mr Moore remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail As this remains an proceeding probe we are unable to comment further at this time but our office will provide an update once a decision on charges is made the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office mentioned Fox News Digital's Ryan Gaydos and Ryan Morik contributed to this summary Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter
