Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is allowed to leave the country again after trial

The Innsbruck Regional Court lifted previous restrictions on Wednesday at the request of the defense, as Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht's lawyer, Matthias Holzmann, confirmed to the APA an online report by the "Kronen Zeitung." The fraud proceedings against the 33-year-old were concluded through a diversionary measure.

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht Got His Passport Back

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht was imposed a fine of 18,000 euros. Now his client has regained his "freedom of movement," Holzmann explained. Although Ochsenknecht was placed in pre-trial detention in mid-July, he was released upon payment of a bail of 15,000 euros - among other conditions, he was not allowed to leave Austria. Now the son of acting star Uwe Ochsenknecht got his passport back, and the bail paid by his sister will be returned. However, the proceedings are not yet closed - this can only be decided by the court once the 33-year-old has settled the payment agreed upon in the diversion. The prosecution still has the right to appeal against the diversion.

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht Took Responsibility in Court

According to Holzmann, Ochsenknecht now intends to "pay the fine agreed upon in installments on time." The reality TV star allegedly did not pay a bill of nearly 14,000 euros at a Tyrolean hotel after a multi-day birthday celebration in 2021. Ochsenknecht admitted during the trial: "I want to take responsibility for not paying," he said. Before and after the trial, he stayed with his sister in Styria. The actor and musician had to answer to charges of serious fraud. Previously, he was arrested in Hamburg in June on a European arrest warrant, after which he paid the outstanding hotel bill. However, Ochsenknecht was placed in extradition custody and transferred to Innsbruck.

(APA/Red)

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