⚽️ Chainsaws and Goalposts? Not the combo you'd expect from a football legend! 😲
Former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been slapped with a hefty fine of $150,700 after taking a chainsaw to his neighbor's garage in Starnberg. 😱 Talk about a neighborly dispute gone wild!
Back in July 2022, Lehmann decided to saw off a roof beam from his neighbor's garage. The initial fine was a whopping $467,000, but it was later reduced on appeal. Still, that's a pricey way to remodel a garage! 🪚💸
\"Mr. Lehmann accepts responsibility. He has come to an agreement with his neighbor,\" said his lawyer, Florian Ufer, following Friday's court ruling.
The case has been making waves not just for the unexpected use of a chainsaw but also for Lehmann's attitude toward the legal system. Judge Tanja Walter noted that he had \"consistently portrayed himself as a victim of the justice system,\" emphasizing that \"he is not a victim, he is a perpetrator.\" Ouch! 🔥
Public prosecutor Stefan Kreutzer echoed this sentiment, adding that Lehmann's behavior showed \"he obviously believes he is above the law.\"
Looks like Lehmann swapped his goalkeeper gloves for a chainsaw, but this red card is going to cost him! 🟥⚖️
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Former Germany goalkeeper fined for damaging garage with chainsaw
cgtn.com
