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Former Coach Faces 70 Years for Hacking Student-Athletes

12/24/2025

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Former Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss had a federal judge deny his motion to dismiss 10 aggravated identity theft counts.
Weiss is indicted on 24 federal counts and accused of hacking into the accounts of over 3,300 student-athletes, primarily women, to steal private videos and photos.
He faces more than 70 years in prison if convicted.
The case has raised concerns about digital security and prompted universities to reassess cybersecurity measures.

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Former Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss had a federal judge deny his motion to dismiss 10 aggravated identity theft counts.
Weiss is indicted on 24 federal counts and accused of hacking into the accounts of over 3,300 student-athletes, primarily women, to steal private videos and photos.
He faces more than 70 years in prison if convicted.
The case has raised concerns about digital security and prompted universities to reassess cybersecurity measures.