Teen Pleads Guilty for Kicking Sea Lion | Jefferson City News

A 22-year-old in La Jolla got caught on video kicking a sea lion four times—mocking UFC fighter Max Holloway—and pleaded guilty to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Prosecutors say he targeted the animal’s face as it tried to flee, while others laughed in the background. Facing federal charges and a sentencing date set for October 20th, this case is a stark reminder: harassing wildlife isn’t funny—it’s illegal and carries serious consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e1a1fe2072417ee