You’re not wrong, it is a punitive case against the government. It’s also about the actual damages that perpetrator caused, but those are difficult to quantify

You’re not wrong, it is a punitive case against the government. It’s also about the actual damages that perpetrator caused, but those are difficult to quantify. I’m sure the prosecution is just starting what they consider to be the high side, knowing there are good odds a judge or jury might reduce it from there, if they win.