Federal prosecutors in Hawaii accuse 38-year-old Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, of Covington, of throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian seal. According to the reports, the alleged rock is described as approximately “coconut-sized,” and the act involves a seal that is protected under U.S. law. The sources state that prosecutors have pursued the matter through federal authorities, and that the case carries potential criminal penalties if convicted. The reports indicate he faces up to a year in prison and a fine that can reach $70,000. One article also notes that Lytvynchuk reportedly claimed he was wealthy enough to pay any fine, but the accusations center on the alleged harm or harassment of the protected seal. The information presented is based on the allegations and charging details described by the outlets. The reports do not state the current status of the case beyond his arrest and the potential penalties. A court outcome is not reported in the provided text.
Hawaii tourist accused of throwing rock at protected seal, faces prison and fine
Federal prosecutors in Hawaii accuse 38-year-old Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, of Covington, of throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian seal. According to the reports, the alleged rock is described as...
- Federal authorities accuse 38-year-old Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk of throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian seal.
- The alleged rock is described as about “coconut-sized.”
- The reports say the case involves potential federal penalties of up to one year in prison.
- The reported maximum fine is up to $70,000.
- The sources describe Lytvynchuk as stating he could pay a fine, though the allegations focus on the protected seal incident.
Shameless Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, could spend a year in prison and be fined up to $70,000 for throwing a 'coconut-sized' rock at a protected Hawaiian seal monk.
3 months agoShameless Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, could spend a year in prison and be fined up to $70,000 for throwing a 'coconut-sized' rock at a protected Hawaiian seal monk.
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