Attorney for man accused of throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal says client was protecting turtles

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, a 38-year-old businessman from Washington, is accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and faces up to one year in prison and fines. His attorney claims he was trying to protect sea turtles. Lytvynchuk plans to take responsibility for violating the law but disputes intentional harm.