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Judge eases travel restrictions for man accused of throwing rock at monk seal
A Hawaii judge has relaxed travel restrictions imposed on a man charged with throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, according to Hawaii News Now. The case has drawn attention because of the protected status of monk seals and concern over harm to wildlife in the islands.
Why now: The unusual combination of an animal-protection case and a court decision loosening a defendant's travel conditions is drawing public attention.
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