Jens Lehmann Fined €135,000 for Chainsaw Damage to Neighbor's Garage
The former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper's fine was reduced from €420,000 after an appeal and agreement with his neighbor.
- Lehmann damaged a roof beam in his neighbor's garage with a chainsaw during a long-standing dispute in July 2022.
- The initial fine of €420,000 was reduced to €135,000 after Lehmann accepted responsibility and reached an agreement with his neighbor.
- Lehmann also faced accusations of avoiding parking fees at Munich Airport, which he has since paid.
- Video evidence from a surveillance camera showed Lehmann with a running chainsaw, despite attempts to disable the camera.
- Lehmann's driver's license was recently confiscated on suspicion of drunk driving after being stopped by police post-Oktoberfest.