The fallout from the Sherrone Moore saga keeps growing, and on Thursday, another major voice stepped in: University of Michigan interim president Domenico Grasso.
Moore, who was fired Wednesday after an internal investigation found “credible evidence” that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, was detained hours later by Saline Police and turned over to Pittsfield Township authorities as part of an assault investigation. He remains held at the Washtenaw County Jail pending potential charges and is expected to be arraigned Friday.
With emotions running high across campus, Grasso sent a letter to students and faculty, and he didn’t sugarcoat anything.
“Absolutely no tolerance”
“When the findings of a University investigation into Coach Moore’s behavior were presented on Wednesday, we immediately terminated his employment,” Grasso wrote via the Detroit Free Press. “There is absolutely no tolerance for this conduct at the University of Michigan. None.”
That line: short, forceful, and definitive, captures exactly how Michigan’s administration is trying to steady the ship after two chaotic days.
Grasso went on to emphasize that the university community is hurting, not just institutionally but personally:
Moore’s actions were a “breach of trust” and “painful for many,” especially those directly impacted.
The investigation isn’t finished
Even after firing Moore and publicly detailing why, Michigan isn’t closing the book.
Grasso said the university will continue gathering facts, urging anyone with relevant information to confidentially contact [email protected]. That’s yet another signal that Michigan expects the situation to evolve, especially with Moore’s arraignment looming.
The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety has confirmed officers responded Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. to investigate an alleged assault. While Moore wasn’t named directly in the release, the statement noted the incident “does not appear to be random” and the suspect was lodged in jail pending review by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor.
“We are united in doing what is right”
Grasso stressed that Michigan’s leadership is aligned in handling one of the most stunning off-field episodes in program history.
“I have been in close communication with the Board of Regents and we are united in committing to doing what is right,” he wrote.
He closed the message by praising the resilience and values of the university community:
“Together, we will move forward with integrity and excellence and reaffirm our dedication to serving the public good.”
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