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Two Plead Guilty In Formula One Legend Michael Schumacher Blackmail Plot

A father and son pleaded guilty in a German court Tuesday over a plot to blackmail the family of Michael Schumacher by threatening to release images of the Formula One legend. The men from Wuppertal in western Germany made the admission at the opening of their trial in the city, a court spokeswoman said. The men, identified only as Yilmaz T. and Daniel L., allegedly threatened to release private photos and videos of Schumacher and demanded 15 million euros ($15.7 million) from his family. These purportedly included images of the seven-time Formula One champion before and after a 2013 skiing accident, which left him with a serious brain injury.

Plaintiffs' letter adds wrinkle to $2.8 billion NCAA settlement - ESPN

Three athletes whose lawsuits have prompted the pending $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement are calling for major structural changes beyond those established through the pending settlement, including enabling college athletes to bargain collectively through an independent players' association.

Succession battle: Murdoch loses court fight to change family trust

A court has ruled against Rupert Murdoch's effort to change his family's trust to give one of his sons control of his media empire and ensure Fox News maintains its conservative editorial slant, according to a sealed document obtained by The New York Times.

Clubber, 20, caught drink driving after night out with friends says she had 'no choice'

A Gen Z reveller was caught drink driving at 2.30am after a night out with friends, complaining she had no other way to get home from her five-mile journey.

Drug dealing nan threw table at her ex's head and told police 'I should have killed him'

A drug dealer threw a table at her ex-boyfriend's head before telling police she 'should have killed him'. Grandmother and mum-of-three Lyndsey Goulding explained that she had launched the piece of furniture 'because she'd had enough of him'.

"I thought he was going to die": Thug smashed bottle over his own head before stabbing friend on boys night out

A boys night out took a violent turn when one of the group smashed a glass bottle over his own head and stabbed his friend in the side. The victim collapsed, appearing lifeless, causing his friends to fear he was going to die.

Dobbies garden centres update as closure dates confirmed for 12 major outlets

Dobbies has confirmed the closure of 12 stores following the approval of its restructuring plan by the Court of Session in Scotland. The garden centre chain will exit leases on 10 loss-making sites, including a key store in Altringcham, while two additional locations in Morpeth and Stapleton will transition to other garden centre operators.

XL Bully mauls girl causing 'horrific' wound as owner 'seemed unbothered'

An XL bully caused "horrific" injuries to a girl as its owner appeared not to be "bothered", a court has heard.

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Two Plead Guilty In Formula One Legend Michael Schumacher Blackmail Plot

Plaintiffs' letter adds wrinkle to $2.8 billion NCAA settlement - ESPN

Succession battle: Murdoch loses court fight to change family trust

Clubber, 20, caught drink driving after night out with friends says she had 'no choice'

Drug dealing nan threw table at her ex's head and told police 'I should have killed him'

"I thought he was going to die": Thug smashed bottle over his own head before stabbing friend on boys night out

Dobbies garden centres update as closure dates confirmed for 12 major outlets

XL Bully mauls girl causing 'horrific' wound as owner 'seemed unbothered'