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Ex-Michigan Coach Charged in Massive Student Data Hack

4/12/2025

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Former Michigan football coach Matt Weiss is embroiled in a scandal, facing federal charges for hacking into the accounts of over 150,000 student-athletes, exposing their private photos and personal information. A sweeping lawsuit accuses Weiss and the University of Michigan of serious privacy violations. Weiss has denied the allegations, pleading not guilty to 24 counts, including identity theft.

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Story summary

Former Michigan football coach Matt Weiss is embroiled in a scandal, facing federal charges for hacking into the accounts of over 150,000 student-athletes, exposing their private photos and personal information. A sweeping lawsuit accuses Weiss and the University of Michigan of serious privacy violations. Weiss has denied the allegations, pleading not guilty to 24 counts, including identity theft.