An 18-year-old man pleaded guilty on August 14, 2026, to federal charges related to the assault of a sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego last month. The details of the incident and the specific charges were not disclosed in the report.
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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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