September 27th 2024.
It was a shocking accusation that former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann had used a chainsaw to cut through his neighbor's garage. The incident had taken place in July 2022 at Lake Starnberg, where Lehmann's neighbor had a property. The 54-year-old was alleged to have damaged the roof beams of the garage in order to improve his view of the lake. In addition, he was also accused of cutting the cable of a surveillance camera that was installed on the property. However, his attempt to disable the camera failed as it was still able to function on battery power and recorded his actions.
The case against Lehmann also involved two incidents at Munich Airport, where he was accused of avoiding payment of parking fees by driving his car bumper to bumper out of the car park. This resulted in a fine of €420,000 for Lehmann, which was later reduced to €135,000 after both parties appealed against the initial verdict. The prosecution had even demanded a suspended prison sentence for the former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper, but in the end, Lehmann accepted a guilty verdict in a hearing on Friday.
Lehmann's involvement with Arsenal dates back to 2003 when he joined the Premier League club. He was part of the legendary team known as the "Invincibles" who went undefeated in the 2003-2004 season. However, his recent actions have tarnished his reputation as a respected player in the football community. Prosecutor Stefan Kreutzer expressed his disappointment in Lehmann's behavior, stating that he seemed to believe he was above the law.
In his defense, Lehmann's lawyer, Florian Ufer, stated that his client takes full responsibility for his actions and has reached an agreement with his neighbor. He also confirmed that the parking fees had been paid. Outside the courtroom, Lehmann's legal team released a statement to the media, expressing their satisfaction with the reduced fine of €135,000, which was a significant decrease from the initial verdict of €420,000.
According to Laurent Lafleur, spokesman for the Munich district court, Lehmann's acceptance of the guilty verdict does not necessarily mean a confession. It simply means that he has acknowledged the charges brought against him in the first instance. This incident has caused quite a stir in the football world, with many questioning Lehmann's character and integrity. It remains to be seen how this incident will affect his reputation and future opportunities within the sport.
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