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California Teen Pleads Guilty to Kicking Sea Lion, Faces Prison Time

Tyler Muehl, an 18-year-old from La Jolla, California, pleaded guilty to kicking a sea lion, violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The incident, which was recorded and went viral, resulted in Muehl facing potential prison time and significant fines, with sentencing set for October 20.

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Tyler Muehl, an 18-year-old from La Jolla, California, pleaded guilty to kicking a sea lion, violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The incident, which was recorded and went viral, resulted in Muehl facing potential prison time and significant fines, with sentencing set for October 20.

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California teen faces prison after viral video shows him squaring up, repeatedly kicking sea lion in the face

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California Teen Pleads Guilty to Kicking Sea Lion, Faces Prison Time