Fine and repayment instead of conviction
In addition to the game and the cupboard, he had the university reimburse contact lenses, coffee machines and various food bills for around 12,900 euros. “Many things, especially the food bills, are absolutely legitimate for a renowned scientist in terms of business expenses,” said one of the lawyers for the German-born man with a secondary residence in Tyrol. Nevertheless, after several minutes of consultation, his client accepted responsibility and thus saved himself a long process. With the repayment of 12,000 euros and a fine of 700 euros, the professor got away with diversion, i.e. without conviction.
Trial in Innsbruck – Professor made university pay for horse saddle box
