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Namely – “where the contemnor can easily afford such a fine.”

From Salon • May 1, 2024

In any event, a jury would probably be unnecessary, as judges have the authority to unilaterally hold parties in contempt as long as they don’t try to jail the contemnor for more than six months.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2013