Found on CNN: Prosecutors charged Typhoon Restaurant Inc., the parent company of Santa Monica’s The Hump, and chef Kiyoshiro Yamamoto, 45, with the illegal sale of a marine mammal product for an unauthorized purpose. Although it is considered a delicacy in Japan and some other countries, meat from whales — an endangered species — is illegal to consume in the United States. The restaurant pledged to set up procedures to ensure that it complies with laws and “becomes a good corporate citizen.” “We sincerely apologize. We pledge to work hard to re-earn the trust of the public and respect of our customers.” The investigation into the restaurant began in October,…