PITTSFIELD TWP., MI – When fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore allegedly pushed his way into the home of a staffer Wednesday, authorities say he threatened to take his own life in front of her.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kati Rezmierski described the scene involving Moore, who was formally ousted just hours before, in Washtenaw District Court on Friday, Dec. 12 .

Just under two years into his tenure at head coach, Moore had been involved in “an intimate relationship for a number of years,” she said. The staff member allegedly broke up with Moore earlier this week and “presented herself” to UM authorities, spurring his termination.

Soon after Wednesday afternoon, Rezmierski said Moore barged his way into the staffer’s apartment, grabbing several kitchen knive

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