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Weiss was the Wolverines' co-offensive
coordinator in 2022 and had just completed his second season on
Michigan's staff when he was fired Jan. 20.
"Currently, the investigation is extensive, ongoing, and is of
the utmost priority," the university police department said in a
statement. "Additional information will be provided when
available."
Weiss has not been arrested, and further details about the
alleged crimes were not made public.
Weiss' case is unrelated to the more recent Michigan football
sign-stealing scandal, according to university deputy chief of
police Melissa Overton.
Michigan had placed Weiss on leave Jan. 17 and requested he meet
with officials on Jan. 19 to discuss the alleged wrongdoing.
Weiss did not show, according to a termination letter released
via public records request.
"Because you did not attend this meeting and offer any
additional information, we are making our decision based on the
evidence that we have," executive associate athletic director
Doug Gnodtke wrote in the letter. "Based on the evidence it
appears that you have inappropriately accessed the computer
accounts of other individuals in violation of SPG 601.07. As a
result, your appointment has been terminated with cause."
The code Gnodtke cited asks members of the campus community "to
be good stewards of the university's information resources and
data, and use them in a safe, responsible, ethical and legal
manner."
The Detroit News and ESPN previously reported that Weiss' home
in Ann Arbor was searched by police on Jan. 10. Police also
investigated Schembechler Hall, the home base of the Wolverines'
football program on campus.
--Field Level Media
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