Having been in a similar position myself i feel that Ryan was justified in his actions! Obviously everyone has their own opinion and this is just mine. I had to strip an engine once, For the organisers to turn round and say that they had not followed the standard procedure and take the cash with the Protest!
Remember folks, Innocent until proven otherwise!
So in the end i was left with an engine in bits! and a mere "Sorry" for the inconvenience!