Matt Weiss pleads not guilty to computer hacking charges

Matt Weiss, a former assistant coach for the Baltimore Ravens and the University of Michigan, pleaded not guilty to charges of hacking into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes to access intimate images, primarily of women. The federal indictment includes 24 counts of unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft, alleging that Weiss accessed personal information of over 150,000 athletes from more than 100 colleges and universities from 2015 to early 2023. Weiss's actions reportedly targeted female athletes, with the aim of obtaining private photographs and videos intended for intimate partners. Following his dismissal from Michigan in January 2023 for not cooperating with an investigation, a class-action lawsuit was filed by two former athletes, claiming the university failed to monitor Weiss adequately. The lawsuit seeks over $100 million in damages, citing violations of privacy for Weiss's actions. Weiss faces significant legal consequences if convicted, including potential prison time and hefty fines.