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18-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Sea Lion in California

An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for assaulting a sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The plea occurred on August 14, 2026, following the incident that took place the previous month.

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An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for assaulting a sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The plea occurred on August 14, 2026, following the incident that took place the previous month.

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Man, 18, Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Kicking Sea Lion in California

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18-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Sea Lion in California