Court Dismisses Evidence in Michigan Coach Hacking Case

Former University of Michigan football coach Matthew Weiss faces serious charges for hacking into the accounts of over 150,000 student-athletes, primarily targeting women. A federal judge ruled to dismiss evidence from certain devices due to Fourth Amendment violations but allowed data from Weiss' iCloud account to be used. Weiss allegedly accessed personal information, including private photos and videos, from 2015 until 2023. He faces 24 federal counts, including unauthorized computer access and identity theft, with potential sentences of up to five years for each computer charge. The case has raised significant concerns about privacy and security within university systems. Weiss was indicted in March 2025 and was fired from his position in January 2023.

Key Points: • Matthew Weiss is indicted for hacking into accounts of over 150,000 student-athletes. • A federal judge dismissed evidence from Weiss' devices but allowed iCloud data to be used. • The hacking scheme lasted from 2015 to 2023, targeting primarily female athletes.