Joe Exotic Asks to Be Pardoned, Sends Message to Dillon Passage From Prison: See the Letter (Exclusive)
Joe Exotic is speaking out from prison. The self-described Tiger King sent a three-page letter to podcaster Josh Belcher, asking for it to be read on his show. Belcher read the note on Thursday's episode of Josh Belcher Uncharted, and only ET has photos of the letter Exotic sent from behind bars. Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence after being convicted of plotting a murder-for-hire against Carole Baskin, among other charges. The focus of Exotic's letter is thus more general remarks about how he believes he is wrongfully incarcerated.
Rick Kirkham Accuses Joe Exotic of Various Animal Abuses in New Special About the Former Tiger King
Following the success of Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, the Netflix docuseries about multiple rivalries within the extremely lucrative and illegal business of exotic animal breeding, Rick Kirkham is finally sharing his side of the story. After a few months of working with him, I started seeing the real Joe Exotic, Kirkham says, adding that he believed Exotic was not the lover of animals that he claimed to be. Kirkham claims he also witnessed -- and documented on camera -- various animal abuses by Exotic. Soon after it died, the filmmaker claims the zoo owner chopped it up and fed it to his tigers. After their fight, the filmmaker claims that Exotic left town for two days.
Tiger King Star Jeff Lowe Says He Will Leave Zoo a 'Complete Hell' for Carole Baskin (Exclusive)
Carole Baskin may have been awarded Tiger King Park, but current owner Jeff Lowe says it's going to be a real mess when he gives it over. The latest development comes nearly seven years after Exotic was first ordered to pay Baskin $1 million for trademark infringement. "Its always been our intention to leave this place," Lowe said of the Wynnewood location. RELATED CONTENT:Rick Kirkham Accuses Joe Exotic of Animal Abuse in New SpecialNicolas Cage to Play Joe Exotic -- Plus, All the Other 'Tiger King'-Inspired Projects Coming to TV! 'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Says He's 'Done' With the 'Carole Baskin Saga' in Jailhouse InterviewCarole Baskin Responds After Being Tricked Into Doing an Interview
Carole Baskin Wins Control of Joe Exotic's Former Zoo From Jeff Lowe
Carole Baskin is taking over Joe Exotic's former zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Baskin's Big Cat Rescue Corp. was granted ownership and control of the zoo as part of a trademark judgement against Exotic, the park's former owner, according to multiple reports. The latest development comes nearly seven years after Exotic was first ordered to pay Baskin $1 million for trademark infringement. Baskin's Big Cat Rescue was also granted ownership of several additional cabins and multiple vehicles on the property as well. RELATED CONTENT:Tara Reid Wants to Play 'Tiger King' Star Carole Baskin in Film Adaptation (Exclusive)Carole Baskin Responds After Being Tricked Into Doing an Interview'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Says He's 'Done' With the 'Carole Baskin Saga' in Jailhouse Interview
Rejoice: Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin in TV show, reports say
Variety reports that there is a limited series being made about the big cat lovers, which is based off a podcast called โJoe Exotic," and it will star โSNLโs" Kate McKinnon as Baskin herself. McKinnon signed up to play Baskin in the fall, long before the masses knew anything of the epic feud between Exotic and Baskin, according to the report. Since we have McKinnon cast, the next obvious question is what actors should play the other colorful characters from โTiger King,โ such as Exotic or Doc Antle. Matthew McConaughey comes to mind, especially if youโve seen him in โDallas Buyers Club.โDanny McBride, who is known for playing trashy characters, would also nail Exotic. As for who should play Antle, who is equally as zany as Exotic, heโd have to be played by Will Ferrell.