Falcons Dismiss LaTroy Lewis Amid Michigan Sexual Assault Allegations
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed LaTroy Lewis just two weeks after hiring him as an assistant. This decision is prompted by an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegations linked to Lewis’s time at the University of Michigan. The Ann Arbor police have initiated inquiries regarding an alleged incident involving Lewis dating back to December 5, 2024.
Details of Allegations Against LaTroy Lewis
Lewis, previously an assistant defensive line coach at Michigan, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Weber Inn in Ann Arbor. Reports indicate that the woman met Lewis through an online dating app.
According to accounts from DarkoStateNews, the situation escalated after Lewis allegedly sent inappropriate messages to the woman. The communications were noted to contain threats, including one where he reportedly threatened to kill her. These messages purportedly included tracking her location.
Timeline of Events
- December 5, 2024: The alleged sexual assault occurs at the Weber Inn.
- January 2025: A domestic situation arises at the woman’s residence in Milford, prompting a police visit. No charges were filed due to insufficient evidence and the woman’s consent for Lewis to remain.
Investigation by Ann Arbor Police
The Ann Arbor Police Department is actively investigating the allegations against Lewis. A police statement confirmed their awareness of the sexual assault report involving him, alongside ongoing inquiries by the AAPD Detective Bureau.
Involvement of Sherrone Moore
Further complicating the situation is the claim that former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore did not adequately respond to the allegations made by the accuser. The woman reportedly reached out to Moore via SnapChat to inform him of the assault, but he allegedly did not escalate the matter to the university’s Title IX office.
Reactions and Additional Developments
Lewis’s termination from the Falcons came swiftly as the organization deemed it necessary amid these serious claims. Meanwhile, the Michigan athletics department faces scrutiny regarding their management of misconduct allegations, particularly during Moore’s tenure.
The university’s assistant vice president for public affairs, Paul Corliss, acknowledged the concerns surrounding these events. There is an ongoing investigation into the overall culture in the Michigan athletic department, prompted by various allegations in recent years.
As investigations continue, further information will be disclosed regarding both Lewis and the university’s practices concerning such allegations.
