Particle.news

Schumacher Family Narrows Inner Circle After Data-Theft Extortion Plot

The move follows court testimony detailing a €15 million demand tied to stolen private files.

Overview

  • Corinna Schumacher has tightened access to Michael Schumacher, limiting visits to immediate family and a few long‑trusted associates.
  • Reports say a former security worker tried to sell about 1,500 stolen files from the family's private archive and sought €15 million to halt publication.
  • Manager Sabine Kehm testified in Wuppertal that the attempt led the family to keep greater distance from staff as she described sustained pressure from media and photographers.
  • The restricted group reportedly includes Corinna, children Mick and Gina‑Maria, manager Sabine Kehm, and former racing confidants such as Ross Brawn and Jean Todt.
  • Criminal proceedings produced a three‑year sentence for the main defendant in February, a two‑year suspended term for an ex‑security employee, and a conviction of the main defendant’s son, with the principal case under appeal.