Ex-Michigan Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Hacking

Matthew Weiss, a former University of Michigan football coach, has pleaded not guilty to over 20 federal charges related to hacking and identity theft. He is accused of accessing the personal accounts of more than 3,300 student-athletes, primarily targeting female students, to steal intimate photos and videos. Charges include 14 counts of unauthorized computer access and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft, which could lead to a maximum of five years in prison for each unauthorized access count and an additional two years for identity theft. The alleged crimes occurred between 2015 and 2023, involving over 100 universities, using data from a third-party vendor. Two former female student-athletes have filed a lawsuit against Weiss, the university, and others for failing to protect their privacy. Weiss was released on a $10,000 bond and is under internet use monitoring as the case proceeds.