“Federal law generally limits jail time for contempt of court to 18 months. But a federal appeals court in 2019 rejected Thompson’s argument that that law applies to him, saying his refusal violated conditions of a plea agreement.”

https://apnews.com/article/tommy-thompson-gold-coins-shipwre...

18 months is long enough to bankrupt someone and ruin their life. What a shame. No one should have that kind of power.