A motorsport worker in their 30s is facing accusations of sexually assaulting a nurse who cared for Michael Schumacher in Gland, Switzerland, as reported by 24heures. The incident allegedly occurred during a visit to the former Formula One driver’s residence. The allegations, dating back to 2019, have recently surfaced with the victim filing a criminal complaint over two years after the incident. A trial is reportedly set for this week.
According to the rape indictment, the accused individual assaulted the nurse in an upstairs bedroom at Schumacher’s home following a night of drinking. The encounter is said to have taken place after the two met in the billiard room of the Lake Geneva mansion. The accused person mentioned a previous encounter at a Geneva club where they had kissed, but the nurse disputed the existence of a close relationship between them.
The Schumacher family is not implicated in the accusations, with the indictment stating that none of them were present during the events. Michael Schumacher, a seven-time world champion, suffered a severe head injury in a skiing accident over a decade ago, leading to his need for 24/7 care at home. He spent 250 days in a medically induced coma before being discharged for continued treatment.
His wife, Corinna, has been discreet about his care details but provided an update in a recent Netflix documentary, expressing the family’s ongoing support for Michael’s recovery efforts. She emphasized the importance of maintaining his privacy and comfort, highlighting the unity and protection within the family.
Schumacher achieved his first world championship titles with Benetton in 1994 and 1995 before securing five consecutive championships with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004.