Coach Matt Weiss Charged For Hacking Into College Athletes’ Accounts To Obtain Intimate Photos And Videos

So, it turns out that the former Baltimore Ravens coach, Matt Weiss, is in some deep trouble. The coach has been charged after hacking into college athletes’ accounts to get his hands on, wait for it, intimate photos and videos. I mean, seriously, what was this dude thinking?

Now, we all love sports and football, but this is just way out of bounds. It’s not cool to invade someone’s privacy like that. And as a coach, you’re supposed to be a role model and mentor to these athletes, not their creepy online stalker. Thankfully, the authorities caught on to this shady behavior and now Weiss is facing some serious consequences.

Authorities accuse Weiss of accessing a third-party database with information on over 100 student-athletes before Michigan fired him. According to prosecutors, he used this data to infiltrate emails, cloud storage, and social media accounts. The indictment claims he accessed content that “was never intended to be shared beyond intimate partners.”

Matt Weiss faces 24 counts- 14 for unauthorized computer access and 10 for aggravated identity theft. Each computer crime charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, while identity theft charges could add up to two years per count. If convicted on all counts, Weiss could face significant jail time.

His troubles became public in early 2022 when The Detroit News uncovered an ongoing investigation into computer crimes within Michigan’s football offices. Shortly after, the university dismissed Matt Weiss, though he initially maintained his focus on football.

“I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place,” Weiss said at the time of his firing. “I look forward to putting this matter behind me and returning my focus to the game that I love.”

This is a good reminder that privacy is a big deal and we should be careful with our online accounts. And if you ever come across someone who’s shady like this, make sure to report it. We don’t need people like that in the world of sports – or anywhere, for that matter.

Flip to the next page for the FBI’s report…

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