Teen Pleads Guilty for Sea Lion Abuse | Virginia Beach News

An 18-year-old from San Diego, Tyler Muehl, pleaded guilty to harassing a California sea lion at La Jolla Cove — kicking and chasing it in a viral video that sparked outrage. Charged under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, he faces up to a year in prison and $100K fine, as NOAA stresses the legal and ethical stakes of disturbing wild animals. His case is a stark wake-up call for how we treat wildlife — and what happens when we cross the line. 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/e7f52d76fe082939