Michael Schumacher Extortion Trial Begins with Key Confessions

Two defendants admit to attempting to blackmail Schumacher's family over sensitive private data, while a third denies involvement.

The trial in Wuppertal involves three men accused of attempting to extort €15 million from Michael Schumacher's family using stolen private photos, videos, and medical records.
The main defendant, a 53-year-old Wuppertaler, confessed to the crime, expressing regret and claiming he sought to profit from the material, which allegedly came from a former Schumacher nurse.
The defendant's 30-year-old son admitted to assisting by creating an untraceable email account and sending messages, but stated he learned about Schumacher's involvement later.
A third defendant, also 53, who previously worked as a security contractor for the Schumacher family, denies any role in the extortion plot, despite allegations he supplied the stolen data.
Authorities recovered over 900 photos, 583 videos, and parts of Schumacher's medical records, underscoring the highly sensitive nature of the material used in the extortion attempt.