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New York Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Tiger King' Joe Exotic's husband deported to Mexico after being detained by ICE
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's husband, who was already doing time behind bars for immigration crimes, has been deported to Mexico by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, according to a report. Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, is now pleading with President Trump and members of his administration to give his partner a reprieve. Exotic posted a picture with his husband, Jorge Flores Maldonado, on Instagram Saturday with the caption, 'They have officially taken him to an ICE detention Center for his hearing to either stay in America or go back to Mexico.' Advertisement Maldonado was released from prison and deported to Mexico just hours after the immigration hearing, TMZ confirmed Sunday. 3 Joe Exotic's husband, Jorge Flores Maldonado, was deported to Mexico after an ICE immigration hearing. Instagram/@joe_exotic The newlyweds had tied the knot just a few weeks ago while in a Texas federal lockup, where Exotic, 63, is currently serving a 21-year sentence for plotting to hire a hitman to murder big-cat arch-rival Carole Baskin and violating federal wildlife laws. Advertisement '@potus @stephenm don't you think between losing my life's work. My parents and now this that I've suffered enough and it's time to watch season 2 of Tiger King and see they admitted on world television the committed perjury and let me go,' Exotic wrote Saturday, tagging the accounts of the Trump administration and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. Maldonado, a Mexican national, was serving time for immigration issues, the reality star previously said, according to CBS News. 3 The newlyweds had tied the knot just a few weeks ago while in a Texas federal lockup. @joe_exotic/X He was caught allegedly driving a car with six other undocumented immigrants across the border, according to federal court documents obtained by the US Sun. Advertisement Exotic posted back in October after he announced his engagement that he was working on 'getting [Maldonado] asylum or we be leaving America when we both get out.' In response to one social media user wishing him luck in his case appeal, Exotic said he has 'no problem going to Mexico' with his new husband if released. 3 Exotic also shared an abstract drawing he said was left behind by his husband before he was taken to his ICE hearing and ultimately deported. Instagram/@joe_exotic Exotic also shared an abstract drawing he said was left behind by his husband before he was taken to his ICE hearing and ultimately deported. Advertisement 'Guys!! I forgot to show you what Jorge left me to remember him,' he wrote as a caption for an Instagram picture of the illustration. ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The eccentric prisoner gained worldwide fame from the Netflix 2020 docuseries 'Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness' that showcased his work and personal life as he looked after exotic big cats at his G.W. Zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He was arrested in September 2018 in the middle of filming the show after he offered $10,000 to an undercover FBI agent to kill Baskin, according to the feds.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Britain's very own Tiger King's run-down enclosures and dead cats kept in freezer
Britain's very own Tiger King, Terry Moore, was found guilty of a number of animal welfare offences at St Albans Crown Court in January While Joe Exotic earned a huge name for himself when he appeared on the hit Netflix documentary, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, the UK had their very own Tiger King with Terry Moore. The 78-year-old reached TV stardom and befriended a few pals in the showbiz industry before a police raid at his Hertfordshire-based Cat Survival Trust. Dilapidated conditions were discovered at the location, with sickly and dying big cats living in squalor in their enclosures. The frozen carcasses of 26 endangered animals were found in chests of freezers, and it was soon revealed that a vet hadn't visited the location in years. Terry's leg had to be amputated after a male puma tore into him after a security door fell off the puma's hide when he entered the enclosure. Officers said in a statement at the time: 'Police were called to Codicote Road, Welwyn, at 4.04pm on Tuesday 5 November, following reports of a medical emergency. Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the ambulance service. The incident involved a man and a big cat that is caged on site. "The man, in his 70s, was transported to hospital via air ambulance with serious injuries and has received specialist treatment. He remains in a stable condition. The scene was quickly contained and there is no wider threat to the public." Terry also spoke about the incident in a recent interview, revealing: "I was losing so much blood. It took me ten minutes hitting it with a broom, I called my wife and she helped bash it on the head. The cat freaked out. It is pure luck I had the phone and broom to hand, I wouldn't be here if the air ambulance hadn't come." Britain's Tiger King was found guilty of a number of animal welfare offences at St Albans Crown Court in January, resulting in his trust being closed down. The 28 animals at the trust were either rehomed or euthanised due to their health issues. Terry was given a £14,380 fine and banned from having animals for five years. However, Terry maintains that he hasn't done anything wrong and defended having freezers filled with dead cats, including a snow leopard that died in the late 70s. He claimed to The Sun: "We weren't allowed to sell the carcasses because of wildlife trade problems. So all I could do was put them in the freezers. We had two freezers full of big cats." Terry revealed he sometimes euthanised the cats himself by placing them in a box before sealing a plastic bag over it and filling the box with carbon dioxide. After the raid, he was charged and found guilty of four counts of animal cruelty and using animals for commercial gain without a licence. The four counts were concerning a wildcat called Hamish, a Bengal called Jasmine, a jungle cat named Lily and a caracal. However, Terry was cleared of eight counts.
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Tiger King's Joe Exotic Marries Fellow Inmate Jorge Marquez In Middle Of His 21-Year Prison Sentence
Joe posted a picture of himself with his new husband, dressed in matching black tuxedos and white hats. Joe Exotic, an American media personality and businessman, is back in the headlines, this time for his love life. On Monday, April 21, the 62-year-old, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, married his fellow inmate, Jorge Marquez. He took to his X account on Tuesday, April 22, to share the big news with the world. Their love story began within the walls of prison. Taking to his account, Joe posted a picture of himself with his new husband, where the couple was seen dressed in matching black tuxedos and white hats. The Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness star proudly introduced his husband to the world, saying, 'Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado." Never been more proud of my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado — Joe Exotic (@joe_exotic) April 22, 2025 This comes just months after the former zookeeper announced his engagement to Jorge in October, while they were both incarcerated. At that time, Joe shared a post on X, where he revealed his relationship with 33-year-old Jorge. 'Meet Jorge Marquez, he is 33. He is so amazing and is from Mexico. Now, the quest of getting married in prison and getting him asylum, or we be leaving America when we both get out,' he said, adding, 'Either way, I wish I would have met him long ago." Just days before getting married to Jorge, Joe shared a post on his Instagram account, talking about his love for his new spouse. Sharing his hopes for freedom, he wrote, 'He has gotten me through so much fighting cancer under these conditions. All I pray to God for is Trump will allow me to enjoy a little life outside with him before it's too late. I love you Jorge, you are my life." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joseph A Maldonado (@joe_exotic) Who is Joe Exotic? Joe Exotic, a Kansas-born zookeeper, rose to popularity with Netflix's 2020 true-crime documentary, titled Tiger King, which centred on his conflict with conservation activist Carole Baskin. He is currently serving a 21-year sentence for a murder-for-hire plot against his longtime rival and animal rights activist Carole. He was convicted in 2020 not only for the failed hit but also for violating federal wildlife laws. As for his personal life, Joe's marriage to Jorge is his third one. Previously, the Oklahoma zookeeper was married to Travis Maldonado from 2015 until 2017, when the latter died after accidentally shooting himself. Joe then married Dillon Passage two months later before parting ways with him in 2021. Speaking of Jorge, the 33-year-old Mexican national, is reportedly incarcerated for immigration-related charges. First Published:
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Joe Exotic? Tiger King star marries fellow inmate amid 21-year prison sentence
Joe Exotic, born Joseph Maldonado-Passage, has married fellow prison inmate Jorge Marquez, reported TMZ. The Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness star took to X on Tuesday to share the news about his nuptials. The post included a photo of the duo posing together in matching black tuxedos and white hats. 'Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado,' Joe wrote. The 62-year-old is a former zookeeper who is serving a 21-year prison sentence for a murder-for-hire plot against animal rights activist Carole Baskin. Also Read: Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles reveals she secretly battled breast cancer: 'I shudder to think…' Joe was sentenced in January 2020 for violating federal wildlife laws and for his role in a failed murder-for-hire plot targeting his chief rival, Baskin, who runs a rescue sanctuary for big cats in Florida, according to AP. The news about his behind bars marriage to Jorge comes just six months after he revealed his engagement to the 33-year-old Mexican national, who is jailed for immigration-related issues, in October 2024. 'Meet Jorge Marquez he is 33. He is so amazing and is from Mexico. Now, the quest of getting married in prison and getting him asylum or we be leaving America when we both get out,' Joe wrote at the time. Also Read: Azealia Banks says 'Kanye and Virgil were lovers' after rapper confesses he had sexual relations with male cousin 'Either way, I wish I would have met him long ago,' he added in the X post that featured a photo of him and his then-fiance. The incarcerated television personality was previously married to Dillon Passage, with whom he parted ways in 2020. Dillon and Joe tied the knot in December 2017, just two months after the latter's previous husband, Travis Maldonado, died in a self-inflicted, accidental shooting.
Extra.ie
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Tiger King ties the knot—from a cell block!
The Tiger King is officially off the market! Joe Exotic has announced that he's tied the knot despite serving a 21-year federal prison sentence. The 62-year-old revealed on Tuesday that he had gotten married to fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado. The Tiger King is officially off the market! Pic: Netflix/THA/REX/Shutterstock The courtship comes as Joe is currently serving his sentence after being convicted in 2019 of hiring hitmen to kill his zookeeper rival, Carole Baskin. Sharing a photoshopped image of the newlyweds in suits, the star quipped: 'Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado.' He originally shared news of their engagement back in October, telling fans: 'Meet Jorge Marquez he is 33. He is so amazing and is from Mexico.' Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband Jorge Flores Maldonado — Joe Exotic (@joe_exotic) April 22, 2025 'Now, the quest of getting married in prison and getting him asylum or we be leaving America when we both get out,' he added, from his cell at the Federal Medical Center, Fort Worth. 'Either way, I wish I would have met him long ago,' he added. The Tiger King, also known Joseph Maldonado-Passage, submitted a marriage application to the federal prison to wed Marquez. The 62-year-old revealed on Tuesday he got married to fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado. Pic: Netflix/THA/REX/Shutterstock According to CBS News, Marquez is serving time for immigration-related issues. Joe Exotic became known worldwide after Netflix released the docu-series 'Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness' right in the midst of lockdown, forcing millions to stay at home and binge watch the tantalising series. The documentary series focused primarily on Joe's life, his ongoing feud with Carole Baskin and his now closed zoo in Oklahoma, proving a breakout hit for Netflix at the time. A sequel began streaming in November but did not receive similar acclaim as the original series. Amazon had also planned a series surrounding Joe's story, in which Nicolas Cage was to play the role of the zoo keeper. The project was later scrapped after producers deemed the story 'no longer relevant.' Joe is scheduled to be released from prison in March of 2036. If all goes according to plan, he will be 73 years of age when he is freed.
