Michael Schumacher’s wife, Corinna, has taken legal action to protect the former Formula 1 driver’s privacy after he reportedly became the target of a blackmail scheme.
Since the severe skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013, which caused a traumatic brain injury, Schumacher has lived a reclusive life. However, Markus Fritsche, Schumacher’s former bodyguard, is accused of stealing photos, videos, and medical documents of the driver to sell them in a scheme valued at $15.2 million.
Fritsche and two other men, Yilmaz Tozturkan and his son Daniel Lins, were brought before the Wuppertal District Court in Germany, accused of attempted blackmail. According to testimony, Tozturkan admitted to receiving two hard drives containing the sensitive material and claimed he initially tried to sell them but, failing to do so, contacted Schumacher’s family. He also stated that his son only provided an email address and was unaware of the scheme.
The prosecution emphasized the sensitivity of the information involved, which includes significant details about Schumacher’s health. Corinna requested that the court exclude the public from the trial to safeguard her husband’s privacy.
The family has been committed to keeping the driver’s health condition confidential, reinforcing the importance of protecting his public image and intimacy.
Source: LADBible | Photo: Instagram @michaelschumacher | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team