A privileged La Jolla teenager who repeatedly kicked a fleeing sea lion at one of Southern California’s most lavish seaside communities is finally facing the consequences.
Tyler Muehl, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act after a viral video captured him pursuing and kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove.
The disturbing episode unfolded in a community where the good life comes with a staggering price tag.
La Jolla ranks among the five richest neighborhoods in San Diego County, with median home values averaging between $2.3 million and $2.9 million and average household incomes topping $210,000.
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