Public prosecutor Jack Huber encouraged Hampson to impose even heftier fines to send a strong message to Neudorf and the community. He asked for a total of $53,500 in penalties.

“You have to let the community know that if you’re going to organize this type of activity which affects the lives of hundreds of people, that you’re going to pay a price dearly in order that someone is not going to do it again,” Huber said.