Jens Lehmann, widely recognised for his role as a goalkeeper in Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ squad, is in the process of appealing a significant court judgment against him.

The case, involving a series of incidents resulting in a hefty fine, has put the former football star back in the spotlight.

Jens Lehmann, the former goalkeeper for Arsenal, is set to appeal a recent court judgment.

The case, which has drawn considerable attention, involves Lehmann in a series of incidents that led to a significant fine imposed by the Starnberg district court.

Lehmann, known for his time as a key player in Arsenal‘s ‘Invincibles’ squad, was fined €420,000 for two separate incidents involving insult, property damage, and attempted fraud.

The case, often referred to as the ‘chainsaw trial’, centres around a bizarre neighbourhood dispute where Lehmann was accused of using a chainsaw on a beam in his neighbour’s garage.

Another accusation against Lehmann pertained to incidents at the Munich Airport parking garage in 2021 and 2022. Here, he drove his electric Porsche through the exit barrier closely behind other vehicles to evade parking fees, reportedly saving over €300.

This act of driving under the barrier was captured on camera.

The prosecutor, Stefan Kreutzer, commented on Lehmann’s actions during the trial, remarking on the ‘high level of criminal energy’ involved.

The fine was determined based on Lehmann’s financial situation, with his monthly expenses estimated at around €72,000, leading to the court imposing a fine of 210 daily rates of €2,000 each.

Lehmann’s defence, led by lawyer Christoph Rücker, challenged the accusations, particularly those of criminal damage and attempted fraud.

Rücker criticised the prosecution’s approach, accusing them of seeking revenge and inappropriate moralising. He argued for Lehmann’s acquittal on these charges, stating, “This courtroom is not a moral authority that has to educate a former national player.”

Despite these arguments, the court’s decision led to the substantial fine, which Lehmann is now appealing.

The appeal process will see the case revisited, potentially altering the outcome for the former Arsenal star.