I don’t think anyone thinks this reasonably sets a precedent.

The only thing it did precedent wise is reinforce the precedent of not no showing to you’re own defense if you don’t want to have a bad time.

The last paragraph he’s made is just fake news. He likely could have had it easily thrown out if there was any attempt to do so. Based on the articles quote about him telling another agency to shove their fines up their ass the gentleman seems like the kind of individual who thinks the law and government power doesn’t apply to him, and is always incensed to find out it actually does