A tourist from Washington has been formally charged with allegedly hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on Maui. His lawyer claims the man was brutally assaulted and has since faced threats and doxxing following the incident. The case has raised concerns regarding harassment of endangered species and the public backlash faced by individuals involved. The accused allegedly defended himself by stating he was trying to protect sea turtles. This case highlights the ongoing enforcement of the Marine Mammal Protection and Endangered Species Acts.