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Jens Lehmann Former Arsenal Goalkeeper Guilty Of Property Damage and Attempted Fraud

Jens Lehmann Former Arsenal Goalkeeper

2024-09-26

A German court has convicted former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann of property damage and attempted fraud, ordering him to pay a fine of £112,500.

The verdict stems from an incident in 2022, where the 54-year-old Lehmann used a chainsaw to damage the roof beams of his neighbor’s newly built garage.

Initially, Lehmann faced a suspended prison sentence and a fine exceeding £350,000, but he appealed the ruling.

As part of the resolution, Lehmann reached an out-of-court settlement with his neighbor, reportedly paying over £50,000.

Meanwhile, he also faced charges for dodging parking fines, which have since been paid according to The Sun.

However, Lehmann’s lawyer, Florian Ufer, confirmed that his client has reached an amiable agreement with the plaintiff, stating: “Mr. Lehmann accepts responsibility. He has come to an agreement with his neighbor. The parking fees have been paid.”

This development comes following Lehmann’s arrest for alleged drunk driving in Munich, following Oktoberfest celebrations.

According to Senior Public Prosecutor Anne Leiding, Lehmann, who had the highest number of continuous minutes without conceding a goal (853 minutes) during the 2005/06 season, was pulled over on September 23, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. due to suspicious driving behavior.

The legendary Arsenal shot-stopper was reportedly staggering and smelled of alcohol. He reportedly failed to complete a roadside breath test, leading to a blood sample being taken and his driver’s license being confiscated.