San Diego Teen Pleads Guilty in Sea Lion Harassment Case
An 18-year-old from La Jolla pleaded guilty in federal court to a misdemeanor under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for repeatedly kicking a sea lion in San Diego after a video of the incident went viral; prosecutors say he kicked the animal four times, chased it as it tried to flee, and NOAA investigated. He faces up to one year in prison and $100,000 in fines, with sentencing set for October 20.