A verdict was delivered Thursday for arsonist Jochen Wiest, who set fire to one of the oak trees at Toomer's Corner after Auburn's 18-13 win over LSU on Sept. 24.
Related: Suspect in custody for Toomer's Corner fire after Auburn win over LSU
Wiest pled guilty to arson, and he was given a three-year suspended sentence and five years probation. He was also ordered to pay $20,807 in restitution to Auburn to pay for the damaged tree, a $1,000 fine and court costs. According to AL.com's James Crepea, Wiest apologized to the court, but he did not comment to the press after the verdict.
3yr suspended sentence, 5yrs probation, $20,807 to Auburn, where he is banned from trespassing for Jochen Wiesthttps://t.co/RV3kWSbbwH pic.twitter.com/omjPLkLBYx
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) January 5, 2017
Toomer's Corner has been a target for opposing fans in recent years, but hopefully no more damage will be done in the future.
(h/t SEC Country)
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