ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Several media outlets are reporting that former University of Michigan football staffer LaTroy Lewis is facing rape accusations and was recently fired by the Atlanta Falcons.

Lewis, who previously worked in an off-field role with the Wolverines football program, was dismissed from his position with the Falcons after the organization became aware of the accusation. Details surrounding the alleged incident, including when and where it occurred, have not yet been fully disclosed publicly.

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In a statement, the Falcons confirmed Lewis is no longer employed by the team but declined to comment further. Lewis had joined Atlanta’s staff after his tenure at Michigan, where he served in a support capacity within the football program. The University of Michigan has not indicated that the allegation is connected to his time in Ann Arbor.

No criminal charges have been publicly announced as of this report.

The last several months have marked a rough road for the Michigan Wolverines and its football leadership. Former head coach Sherrone Moore is facing felony home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering charges related to a extramarital relationship he had with a staffer.