The Atlanta Falcons have cut ties with assistant coach LaTroy Lewis just hours after rape allegations from his time at the University of Michigan surfaced publicly.
According to TMZ, the Falcons announced Friday, February 27, that Lewis, who served as assistant defensive line coach, had been dismissed. The decision came shortly after detailed accusations were reported by journalist Justin Spiro.
Spiro states his reporting comes directly from the alleged victim “with significant supporting documents corroborating aspects of her account.” The woman, who remains anonymous, reportedly told Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore in early December 2024 that Lewis had raped her. She alleges Moore responded with anger and dismissal, then later demanded sex from her.
Spiro shared a timeline outlining two alleged violent encounters. The first reportedly occurred in December 2024 at a hotel in Ann Arbor, where the woman says Lewis raped her. The second incident allegedly happened in January 2025 and involved physical assault but not sexual assault. Spiro also published screenshots of messages he says show Moore sending graphic texts demanding sex.
“We are aware of allegations regarding LaTroy Lewis,” the Falcons said in a statement released before his firing. “We are in the process of gathering information and will have no further comment at this time.”
Lewis has not publicly responded. The woman’s attorney, Karen Truszkowski, confirmed she filed a report with Ann Arbor Police.
“The Ann Arbor Police Department was just recently made aware of allegations regarding a sexual assault reported to have occurred on December 5, 2024,” police spokesman Chris Page said. “The suspect in this investigation is LaTroy Lewis. The AAPD Detective Bureau launched an immediate investigation into the incident. This investigation remains active and ongoing.”
Moore is also facing separate charges of home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering following his dismissal from Michigan.
The investigation remains active.
