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Family Fortifies Schumacher's Privacy After Blackmail
26 Nov
Summary
- Schumacher's inner circle reduced to nine trusted individuals.
- Family faces blackmailers demanding £12 million for stolen data.
- Corinna Schumacher tightens access to husband after security breach.
Michael Schumacher's family has implemented stricter privacy measures following a blackmail attempt that threatened to expose confidential health details. The seven-time Formula One champion's inner circle has reportedly been narrowed to nine trusted individuals, including his wife Corinna, children, and close associates like Sabine Kehm and Jean Todt. This decision comes after a court case involving stolen data, including over 1,500 images and videos, for which the perpetrators demanded £12 million.
The family expressed dissatisfaction with the sentences handed down to those involved in the extortion, deeming them too lenient and fearing copycat crimes. Corinna Schumacher has adopted a tougher stance, increasing distance from staff and limiting access to protect Michael's sensitive information. This follows previous incidents, including an attempted sale of a stolen medical file and a leaked photograph, highlighting persistent threats to Schumacher's privacy.
Schumacher has been largely out of public view since a severe ski accident in 2013. The family's commitment to his privacy remains paramount, with close friends sworn to secrecy. Recent rumors of Schumacher attending his daughter's wedding were debunked as AI-generated fake news, underscoring the lengths to which individuals will go to exploit the vacuum of information surrounding the former racing driver.
