Paige Shiver, former executive assistant to Universidade of Michigan, stated in an interview with ABC News that she became pregnant during her relationship with the then head coach of the American football team Sherrone Moore. Ela said that doctors advised her not to continue the pregnancy because of a rare disease she has. The statement came this Friday, April 24, 2026, in an excerpt shown on the Good Morning America program.
Shiver, 32, said she wanted to keep the baby, but received medical advice otherwise. Her condition is Pompe disease, a progressive genetic disorder that weakens muscles and affects the heart and breathing. Ela cried when reporting the episode in the interview.
Ex-technician was fired after internal investigation
Universidade of Michigan fired Sherrone Moore in December 2025 after concluding there was credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with an employee. The case involved Paige Shiver, hired months before the start of the relationship, which began in 2022. The university chose not to renew her contract with the new technical committee.
Moore denied wrongdoing in previous statements. Ele stated that the former employee had taken action against him after the case ended. The dismissal occurred amid an internal investigation that lasted weeks.
Declarações of Shiver under university control and support
In the interview, Shiver described that Moore exercised complete control over her, both emotionally and professionally. Ela said she tried to walk away, but he convinced her to continue. The former assistant also stated that people from the football program knew about the relationship, but prioritized the team’s performance on the field.
- Ela denied the case to the university in October 2025 due to a lack of confidence in the process.
- Só formalized the complaint in December, when the institution hired external lawyers.
- Shiver said the university’s focus was to avoid another scandal and protect the coach.
Incidente after dismissal led to arrest and plea deal
Após lost his position, Moore went to Shiver’s apartment. The encounter ended with him threatening to harm himself with knives and scissors, according to police reports. His wife, Kelli, called the police. Moore was arrested in December 2025.
Ele initially faced serious charges such as breaking and entering. Depois, accepted a plea deal and pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanors: malicious use of telecommunications in a domestic context and trespassing. In April 2026, he received 18 months of probation and a fine of around a thousand dollars. Não there was an arrest.
Detalhes about the relationship and developments
Shiver said the case lasted years. Ela admitted to having hidden the pregnancy and the end of the relationship in initial statements. This Friday’s interview marks the first time she has spoken publicly about the baby.
Moore, 40 years old, is married and father of three children. Ele disputed part of the allegations and said that Shiver would have threatened to sue him if he fired her. The case gained new visibility with her statements. Advogados of Shiver do not rule out civil action against Moore and the university.
Repercussão on Michigan’s football program
The scandal rocked the athletic department. The university reinforced internal policies after the dismissal. The team continues under new leadership. Não there is information about direct impact on recent results.
Shiver highlighted that Pompe’s illness complicated the pregnancy decision. Múltiplos doctors confirmed the risk. Ela said Moore guided her to prioritize her health.
- The relationship began months after her hiring in 2022.
- Moore’s resignation took place on December 10, 2025.
- Acordo court was closed in March 2026.
- Sentença came out on April 14, 2026.
- Entrevista on ABC aired on April 24, 2026.
The case continues to generate attention in the American sports media. Shiver indicated that he seeks justice and change in the university work environment. Moore is serving the probation period with no new incidents reported to date.
