Jens Lehmann acknowledges his admission of guilt
Recently, Jens Lehmann, the ex-footballer, hit the news once more, this time following a suspected drunken driving incident following Oktoberfest. Now, he's in court again, this time for the so-called chainsaw case, and he's conceding defeat.
In the court trial surrounding a peculiar event involving a chainsaw on Lake Starnberg, former national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has accepted the court's verdict. He's reached a deal with the prosecution and the court to acknowledge his conviction for property damage and deceit.
The Munich II Regional Court is now only left to decide on the severity of his sentence. The initial witnesses planned to testify in the trial won't be heard after all. The verdict is scheduled for announcement on Friday, as stated by a court representative.
Lehmann is charged with cutting a roof beam in his neighbor's garage using a chainsaw, among other things. Last December, the Starnberg Local Court convicted him to a fine of 210 daily rates of €2,000 each - a total of €420,000 - for property damage, insulting police officers, and attempted fraud.
Unbelievable Alibis
Initially, Judge Tanja Walter characterized Lehmann as having "constantly depicted himself as a victim of the justice system." However, she proclaimed, "He's not a victim. He's the perpetrator." Lehmann had presented "unbelievable alibis" during his defense.
Lehmann had repeatedly cited memory lapses and claimed slander and false accusations throughout the trial. "The only one who's acted in a manner damaging his own reputation is the defendant himself," Judge Walter retorted.
Both Lehmann and the prosecution, who had even demanded a suspended sentence in the initial trial, appealed against the verdict. The current sentencing range offered by the court ranges from 130 to 170 daily rates of €900 each, which means Lehmann can anticipate a considerably lower fine.
Just a few days ago, Lehmann made headlines again. According to the "Bild" newspaper, he was stopped by police while driving a car following his Oktoberfest visit in Munich on Sunday night. Officers reportedly detected a strong alcohol odor and observable instability. Since the breathalyzer test proved inconclusive, Lehmann was required to provide a blood sample. The results are still pending. Lehmann's driving license has been temporarily seized.
Despite his previous assertions of being a victim, Jens Lehmann's unconventional alibis during the trial for the chainsaw incident were deemed unlikely by Judge Tanja Walter. Other defendants in a similar situation might consider more plausible explanations to avoid facing the consequences of their actions.
