Judge eases travel restrictions for man accused of throwing rock at monk seal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A federal judge has eased travel restrictions for a Washington man accused of throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina.
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Igor Lytvynchuk made headlines in May after he was caught on camera during the incident.
He later pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Under a new court order, Lytvynchuk is now allowed to travel throughout the state of Washington, rather than being limited to the Western District of Washington.
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His travel remains restricted to Washington and Oahu. Any travel to Oahu must be for court purposes and approved in advance by U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services.
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The order was approved Sept. 25 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Rom A. Trader.
Lytvynchuk’s trial in Honolulu federal court is scheduled to begin Nov. 26.
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