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Ex-Coach Matt Weiss Charged in College Athlete Hacking Scandal

4/9/2025

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Former Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss is embroiled in a shocking scandal, facing 24 federal charges for hacking into the accounts of over 2,000 college athletes. The investigation unveiled a disturbing trove of intimate images, many depicting victims in vulnerable situations. Weiss, who pleaded not guilty, was dismissed from his position in 2023 as the case unfolded.

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Story summary

Former Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss is embroiled in a shocking scandal, facing 24 federal charges for hacking into the accounts of over 2,000 college athletes. The investigation unveiled a disturbing trove of intimate images, many depicting victims in vulnerable situations. Weiss, who pleaded not guilty, was dismissed from his position in 2023 as the case unfolded.