Former Michigan coach Matthew Weiss fights identity theft charges in stolen photos case
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The former NFL and college football coach accused of stealing the private, intimate images of student-athletes is fighting to have some of the charges dropped, alleging that federal prosecutors are trying to "turbocharge" a hacking case. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. An attorney for the former coach, Matthew Weiss, moved to dismiss 10 charges of aggravated identity theft in a motion filed Tuesday in U.S.
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Main Idea: Former Michigan coach Matthew Weiss is trying to get 10 identity theft charges dropped in a federal case over alleged hacking and stolen private photos.
Key Points:
- Weiss was indicted in March on 24 counts, including unauthorized computer access and aggravated identity theft, and he has pleaded not guilty.
- His lawyer says the case is about hacking, not identity theft, and argues prosecutors are trying to turn computer trespassing into a more serious crime.
- Prosecutors say Weiss accessed more than 3,000 accounts and stole intimate images and videos, mostly from female student-athletes.
- Weiss was fired from the University of Michigan in 2023 after allegations that he accessed other people’s accounts without permission.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case highlights risks to students and workers when private photos and account data are stolen, and it may raise costs for schools and taxpayers through more security and legal fights.
Positive Impact
A court ruling could clarify how hacking and identity theft laws apply, which may help future cases protect users and set clearer limits.
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- Primary:Matthew Weissperson
- Major:University of Michiganeducational / research institution
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- Matthew WeisspersonPrimaryEvaluated
Former Michigan coach and central subject of the article, accused of hacking and identity theft and fighting to.
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Weiss was hired and later terminated by the university, which is central to the background of the case.
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The court where Weiss’s motion to dismiss charges was filed and where the case is being handled.
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Weiss’s attorney who filed the motion and is quoted advancing the defense argument.
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Mentioned as Weiss’s prior employer during his coaching career; supporting context only.
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