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Lincoln judge orders man to pay $252K civil penalty for fraudulent Husker ticket packages

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A Lincoln judge has ordered an Eagle man to pay $87,000 in restitution and $252,000 in civil penalties for a fraud that failed to deliver on promises of lavish football gameday experiences with Husker legends, with the proceeds going to charity.

Lancaster County District Judge Jodi Nelson already had found Kenneth McCants liable for misrepresenting what buyers were getting and who was benefitting.

At a hearing last month, the Nebraska Attorney General's Office presented evidence as to damages.

McCants, who appeared by video conference, offered no defense and at a previous hearing in the case told the judge: "I just want to put it behind me.