Matt Weiss Indicted on 24 Federal Hacking Charges

Matt Weiss, a former Michigan football assistant and Baltimore Ravens coach, faces 24 federal charges for unauthorized computer access and identity theft involving over 3,300 student-athletes, predominantly women, across more than 100 universities. Weiss is accused of hacking into databases to obtain personal and intimate digital content from 2015 to 2023. Both Jim and John Harbaugh expressed shock at the allegations, with Jim Harbaugh stating he learned of the accusations only after Weiss's final game with Michigan in the 2022 College Football Playoffs. Weiss has pleaded not guilty to all charges. A class action lawsuit has also been filed against him, the University of Michigan, and an implicated third-party contractor. Weiss's alleged crimes have shocked the academic and sports communities, prompting strong reactions from those close to him and the victims involved.