The article is worth reading as an example of how a corrupt government tries to extort from honest citizens. Fortunately, the courts and the jury box worked in this case.
It makes you wonder how many citizens do not have the courage or resources to fight back, and end up being steamrollered by the system.
When I first read this, I was outraged. Then I realized somebody needs an editor.
Not Good Enough, Every Last person involved belongs in Prison for Felony Kidnapping at the very least, All of their Assets should be seized to pay for the Damages, and any shortfall should be made up from the Union Membership and the Union itself, NOT THE TAXPAYERS. It is Called Personal Responsibility.
Fascism is as fascism does.