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I agree. 5K seems very light for violating this woman's civil rights. I would say at the very least some community service needs to be tacked on.

The host is also required to take a course in Asian American studies.

I don't think that qualifies as community service.

She also has to take a college level Asian American studies course.

I don't see that as community service. But I did realize it was part of her punishment.