Former Michigan Athletes Sue Coach Weiss Over Hacking Claims

Former University of Michigan football coach Matt Weiss faces serious legal repercussions after pleading not guilty to federal charges of hacking into the personal accounts of student-athletes to download intimate photos and videos. Weiss has been indicted on 24 counts, including unauthorized access to computers and identity theft, allegedly using passwords from colleagues to access a database containing information on over 150,000 athletes. Two former Michigan athletes have filed a class-action lawsuit against Weiss, the university, and a third-party vendor, claiming their privacy was invaded and that they suffered emotional distress as a result of Weiss’s actions. The lawsuit emphasizes the university's failure to supervise Weiss adequately, which allegedly enabled his criminal behavior. Prosecutors state that Weiss specifically targeted female athletes based on their athletic history and physical characteristics. As the case unfolds, the university has declined to comment on the pending litigation.