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Ex-Michigan Coach Faces 24 Charges in Hacking Scandal

3/20/2025

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Former University of Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss, 42, is embroiled in a scandal, facing 24 federal charges for hacking into the databases of over 100 universities from 2015 to 2023. Allegedly, he accessed personal data of 150,000 athletes, focusing on female students to obtain intimate photos. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison for each count of unauthorized access.

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Former University of Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss, 42, is embroiled in a scandal, facing 24 federal charges for hacking into the databases of over 100 universities from 2015 to 2023. Allegedly, he accessed personal data of 150,000 athletes, focusing on female students to obtain intimate photos. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison for each count of unauthorized access.