Joey Mawson sexual assault trial outcome

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Australian racing driver Joey Mawson was acquitted of all sexual assault charges by a Swiss court on June 5, 2026, after being accused of raping a nurse in November 2019 at Michael Schumacher's mansion in Gland, Switzerland. As of July 10, 2026, the nurse plans to sue the Schumacher family for wrongful dismissal. Mawson had consistently denied the accusations, claiming the encounter was consensual, while prosecutors alleged the nurse was sexually assaulted twice while unconscious. Mawson had previously faced an international arrest warrant for failing to appear at his trial, which began in October 2025.

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July 2026 1 developments

June 2026 7 developments

  1. Joey Mawson Acquitted of Rape Charges by Swiss Court

    Australian racing driver Joey Mawson was acquitted of rape charges by a Swiss court on June 5, 2026, due to insufficient evidence. Mawson had consistently denied the accusations of a sexual encounter in November 2019.

  2. Joey Mawson received a three-year competition ban in September 2024 after a positive drug test.

    Joey Mawson received a three-year competition ban in September 2024 after testing positive for meldonium. His trial for alleged sexual assault is currently underway in Nyon, Switzerland, where he is accused of raping a nurse in November 2019.

  3. International arrest warrant issued for Joey Mawson after failing to appear for rape trial

    An international arrest warrant has been issued for Australian racing driver Joey Mawson after he failed to appear for his trial in Switzerland on rape allegations. The trial, which began in Nyon, Switzerland, was postponed from October 2025 due to his absence. Mawson denies the charges, claiming the encounter was consensual.

  4. Joey Mawson Trial Begins in Switzerland Over Alleged Rape at Schumacher Mansion

    The trial of Australian racing driver Joey Mawson commenced on June 2, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland, where he faces allegations of rape. Mawson denies the charges, claiming the encounter with a nurse at Michael Schumacher's mansion in 2019 was consensual, while prosecutors allege the nurse was sexually assaulted twice while unconscious. Prosecutors highlighted inconsistencies between Mawson's testimony and prior statements.

  5. Swiss Prosecutors May Seek Warrant for Joey Mawson in Absentia Trial

    Swiss prosecutors may consider issuing an international warrant for Joey Mawson if he continues to evade trial summonses, which could lead to a trial in absentia. Mawson has failed to appear for his trial, which was adjourned, and denies the sexual assault allegations made by a nurse at Michael Schumacher's home.

January 2026 1 developments

October 2025 1 developments

November 2019 1 developments