Warde Manuel's future at University of Michigan uncertain amid Jenner & Block investigation

DUI/Traffic — Ann Arbor, MI — reported 2026-07-13

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: DUI/Traffic
• Location: Ann Arbor, MI
• Date reported: 2026-07-13
• Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

• The University of Michigan spent a lot of money to hire an outside law firm, Jenner & Block, to conduct an investigation into the athletic department.
• Warde Manuel signed a five-year contract extension in 2024 at more than $2 million a year.
• If the university decides to cut ties with Manuel, it would be forced to pay him ~$6 million.