What happened to Joe Exotic? Why is the 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic in jail?

Tiger King Joe Exotic became talk of town after Netflix US released a docu-series named Tiger King. Joseph Maldano-Passage, popularly know as Joe Exotic is being held at FMC Worth prison after he was sentenced to 22 years of imprisonment. While many know Joe Exotic for his skills with big cats, people are unaware of reason why Joe was given imprisonment in first place. 

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Why is Joe Exotic in jail?

Joe Exotic was owner of GE Exotic Animal Park from Oklahoma, which was home to more than 1200 animals. Joe claimed himself to be most prolific breeder of tigers in USA. He became famous for his zoo antics and used animals for dangerous stunts. 

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Big Cat Rescue owner Carole Baskin soon targetted Joe for his antics and his treatment of animals. Baskin took upon herself to insult and call out Exotic, which disturbed and frustrated him. As per a news source, Joe Exotic n paid a hitman to target Carole and gave him $3,000. According to US Attorney's Office Western District Unit of Oklahoma, Joe also promised hitman more money if he is successful.

After he was convicted, it was slowly revealed that Joe killed five tigers, sold baby lemurs and also falsified paperwork to claim that se animals were donated. It was also revealed that Joe designated on delivery forms and veterinary inspection certificates that se animals are being donated or transported from exhibition only. y were being sold in interstate commerce.

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Joe was found guilty for two counts of murder-for-hire, eight for violating Lacey Act for falsifying wildlife records and nine counts of violating Endangered Species Act. He has filed a lawsuit for $94 million in damages against Department of Interior, a prosecutor and many ors. He also claims that case against is based on perjured testimony and discrimination for being 'an openly gay male.'

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When does Joe Exotic get released from jail?

Joe Exotic was sentenced to 22 years of imprisonment. Tiger King will be serving his time in jail until year 2042. AS per a news article, he is eligible to apply for parole after 2034. 

In recent news, Joe Exotic was quarantined in his jail after two to three inmates from prison were tested positive for coronavirus. international media reports n claimed that he has been shifted to quarantine in a hospital. most recent report in a leing news source claims that Joe has been tested positive for COVID-19. 

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