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Corinna Schumacher, Michael’s wife, makes significant decision regarding the F1 star’s health battle.Michael Schumacher’s family is reportedly attempting to keep details about his health private as a blackmail trial involving his former bodyguard proceeds in court.

Since his life-altering skiing accident, the health condition of Formula One icon Michael Schumacher has remained a closely guarded secret.The former racing driver, now 55 years old, has not made any public appearances since the tragic incident more than a decade ago.

It is reported that he spends his time in a home-based hospital facility where he receives continuous care.His family has remained quiet regarding his condition, with reports suggesting that Corinna Schumacher, his devoted wife, is extremely careful and only permits visits from trusted individuals. Currently, the family is reportedly fighting to keep information about his health private in light of a blackmail trial involving their former bodyguard.

Markus Fritsche, a former employee of Schumacher until approximately 2021, faces accusations of aiding in the blackmailing scheme against the family. The charges involve allegedly utilizing hundreds of private photos, videos, and medical records belonging to the driver.

He recently appeared at a court in Germany alongside Yilmaz Tozturkan, a bouncer; and Daniel Lins; his son who is an IT expert regarding their involvement in this alleged extortion plot reports Mirror。Tozturkan is accused of threatening to release family photos on the dark web unless he was paid £12,000,000 (€15,000,000).

Corinna has filed a request for the case to be heard privately. This means that if her husband’s health comes up in court discussions, the public might be excluded from attending the hearing according to German newspaper Bild.

According to Mail Online, Fritsche allegedly mentioned over coffee with Tozturkan that he had the material and inquired if they could make use of it.After last month’s speculations, it was believed that the tight veil of secrecy surrounding the F1 legend had lifted slightly following reports that he attended his 27-year-old daughter Gina-Maria’s wedding earlier this year.

According to reports from German media, Schumacher was rumored to be present at the celebrations under strict protocols. Allegedly, phones were confiscated upon entry to prevent any photos of Michael from being taken.Despite these allegations, the racer’s long-time associate has disputed them.

Former F1 driver and Le Mans winner Johnny Herbert labeled the rumors as “fake news.”He explained to Flashscore, “It will always be an exclusive matter. The latest rumor suggested that he attended his daughter’s wedding, but unfortunately, from what I gather, that was completely false and without any truth.

“Moreover, neurosurgeon Jussi Posti expressed skepticism about these claims in light of Schumacher’s reported health condition. Post noted that given the presumed state of Schumacher’s health, making such a public appearance would be extremely difficult, even though there have been past instances where Schumacher was moved from their home to Majorca.

“If his home has essentially been turned into a hospital, with medical equipment and care surrounding him constantly, it would appear that he spends the majority of his time in such conditions,” Posti mentioned to Iltalehti. “Given what we know, it doesn’t seem like he leads an active lifestyle. All signs suggest he’s not well. People who are bedridden often become so weak and inflexible over time that eventually getting them out of bed is no longer feasible.

“In 2013, the Schumacher family’s lives were permanently changed when Michael sustained a severe brain injury following a skiing accident in the French Alps.Even though his helmet absorbed much of the impact, he required two life-saving surgeries and spent several months in a medically induced coma.

From the beginning, Michael’s family has kept details about his condition private but have shared occasional updates.At first, it was confirmed that Michael was in critical condition and fighting for his life. It wasn’t until April 2014 that another statement revealed he had experienced ‘moments of consciousness and awakening’.The next summer, it was confirmed that Michael had emerged from the coma and been transferred to a rehabilitation facility.

By September 2014, Michael had been moved to the family home on Lake Geneva, where Corinna and a team of medical professionals provided him with round-the-clock care. Intensely protective of her husband’s dignity, Corinna allowed only a few trusted friends and relatives to visit under strict conditions.It is known that only a select few individuals are aware of the specifics regarding Michael’s condition and care. In late 2014, fans were given a rare insight into Michael’s status when Philippe Streiff, a former racing driver and close friend, disclosed that Michael was paralyzed and dependent on a wheelchair.

Philippe, who is also wheelchair-bound due to a racing accident, shared: “He is improving but everything is relative. It’s very challenging. He can’t speak and, like me, he is paralyzed and uses a wheelchair. Additionally, he has memory and speech difficulties.”In the past, former Ferrari chief Jean Todt spoke about Corinna’s steadfast dedication in caring for her husband. He remarked that although his survival was remarkable, it came with certain ‘consequences.’ In an interview with Bild, he shared: “Since Michael’s severe skiing accident on December 29, 2013, I’ve spent a lot of time with Corinna. She is an incredible woman who manages the family remarkably well despite having been thrust into this situation unexpectedly and without choice.

I have complete trust in her as she does in me. With the efforts of medical professionals and Corinna’s determination to see him survive—he did—but not without consequences.”In September 2020, Michael Schumacher’s more frequent appearances in Majorca were observed, aligning with his daughter Gina’s wedding.

More distressing details about his health condition were revealed when Elisabetta Gregoraci, the former wife of ex-F1 team boss Flavio Briatore, shared with Spanish media: “Michael is unable to speak and communicates using his eyes. There are only three people who can visit him, and I know their identities.

“During her time on Italy’s Big Brother, she shared: “They relocated to Spain, and his wife has transformed their house into a hospital.”