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Falcons Fire Coach Amid Ongoing Sexual Assault Investigation

2/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault allegations from his tenure at the University of Michigan.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating claims that an assault occurred on December 5, 2024.
LaTroy Lewis was hired by the Falcons on February 10, 2026, and previously coached at Toledo and Michigan.
No charges have been filed yet.

History

Historical Context

The University of Michigan has faced scrutiny over sexual assault allegations, notably involving team doctor Robert Anderson, who abused over 600 athletes from 1966 to 2003. This ongoing crisis reflects broader issues of accountability in sports, echoing the fallout from the Larry Nassar scandal at Michigan State University, which involved over 265 victims and led to significant institutional reforms following Nassar's sentencing in 2018.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault allegations from his tenure at the University of Michigan.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is investigating claims that an assault occurred on December 5, 2024.
LaTroy Lewis was hired by the Falcons on February 10, 2026, and previously coached at Toledo and Michigan.
No charges have been filed yet.

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