Yeah, upon reflection perhaps it was kind of harsh, but he most certainly had other options than to jail this woman. Moreover, as part of his sentencing he wanted her to grovel and ask for forgiveness from him (the court) along with an her personal admission that she acted out of selfishness.
That type of arrogant attitude and high-handedness from a state official is reminiscent of the old East German government. I see no reason he felt compelled to act in this manner towards this woman other than out of some personal or political malice.
He did offer her the chance to apologize instead of going to jail.
I see no reason he felt compelled to act in this manner towards this woman other than out of some personal or political malice.
She tore up his cease and desist order in front of the cameras.
Judges don't like that.