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Ex-Michigan Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Identity Theft

3/25/2025

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Former University of Michigan football coach Matt Weiss has entered a not guilty plea to 24 federal charges, including identity theft and unauthorized computer access. Prosecutors claim he unlawfully accessed the accounts of over 3,300 student-athletes, exposing their private photos and personal information. Released on a $10,000 bond, Weiss now faces the looming threat of substantial prison time.

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Former University of Michigan football coach Matt Weiss has entered a not guilty plea to 24 federal charges, including identity theft and unauthorized computer access. Prosecutors claim he unlawfully accessed the accounts of over 3,300 student-athletes, exposing their private photos and personal information. Released on a $10,000 bond, Weiss now faces the looming threat of substantial prison time.