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Accused monk seal rock thrower pleads not guilty in Hawaii
Original: Accused monk seal rock thrower pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A man accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal in Hawaii has pleaded not guilty in court. The case has drawn attention because Hawaiian monk seals are an endangered species protected under federal law, and incidents of harassment against the animals have sparked public outrage in the state. Proceedings are ongoing.
Why now: Harming an endangered Hawaiian monk seal is a widely condemned act, drawing strong public interest in the legal outcome.
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- Accused monk seal rock thrower pleads not guilty in Hawaii court · FOX 13 Seattle
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