A Hawaii judge has loosened travel limits on a man charged with throwing a rock at a monk seal, a small win for the defendant ahead of his trial.

• Igor Lytvynchuk can now travel anywhere in his home state of Washington, not just the Western District.
• He was filmed in Lahaina in May throwing a rock at the protected seal.
• He pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
• Monk seals are endangered and protected under federal law, which is why the case is in federal court.

Outlook: His trial in Honolulu federal court starts in November.