Overview
- Prosecutors in the Swiss canton of Vaud are investigating an alleged rape of a nurse at the Schumacher family residence in Gland on November 23, 2019, following a formal complaint filed in January 2022.
- A hearing slated for this week was opened then adjourned after the accused failed to appear, with several reports noting his whereabouts are uncertain.
- British and other outlets have identified the suspect as Australian driver Joey Mawson, described as a former associate of Mick Schumacher and currently suspended for doping, though Swiss authorities have not publicly confirmed the name.
- The accused denies the allegations, saying any encounter was consensual and referencing a prior kiss in Geneva; reporting notes the Schumacher family was not present and is not implicated.
- Separately, journalist Stéfan L’Hermitt suggested modest recent improvements in Michael Schumacher’s condition, a view countered by other reporters who say he remains highly dependent on care with limited communication.