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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
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	{{FAQ\|question=What was Joe Exotic convicted of?\|answer=Joe Exotic (Joseph Maldonado-Passage), star of Netflix's ''Tiger King'' documentary, was convicted in April 2019 of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have animal rights activist Carole Baskin killed. He was also convicted of eight counts of violating the Lacey Act and nine counts of violating the Endangered Species Act related to the killing of five tigers to make room for more animals at his zoo and falsifying wildlife records.}}		{{FAQ\|question=What was Joe Exotic convicted of?\|answer=Joe Exotic (Joseph Maldonado-Passage), star of Netflix's ''Tiger King'' documentary, was convicted in April 2019 of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have animal rights activist Carole Baskin killed. He was also convicted of eight counts of violating the Lacey Act and nine counts of violating the Endangered Species Act related to the killing of five tigers to make room for more animals at his zoo and falsifying wildlife records.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=How long is Joe Exotic's sentence?\|answer=Joe Exotic was originally sentenced to 22 years in federal prison in January 2020. After a successful appeal that found the two murder-for-hire counts should have been grouped together for sentencing, he was resentenced to 21 years in January 2022. His projected release date is 2037.}}		{{FAQ\|question=How long is Joe Exotic's sentence?\|answer=Joe Exotic was originally sentenced to 22 years in federal prison in January 2020. After a successful appeal that found the two murder-for-hire counts should have been grouped together for sentencing, he was resentenced to 21 years in January 2022. His projected release date is 2037.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=Where is Joe Exotic imprisoned?\|answer=Joe Exotic is currently incarcerated at ~~[[FMC_Fort_Worth_(medical_facility)\|~~Federal Medical Center Fort Worth]], a federal prison with medical facilities in Texas. He was transferred there after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021.}}		{{FAQ\|question=Where is Joe Exotic imprisoned?\|answer=Joe Exotic is currently incarcerated at Federal Medical Center Fort Worth, a federal prison with medical facilities in Texas. He was transferred there after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=Did Joe Exotic receive a presidential pardon?\|answer=No, despite extensive lobbying efforts, Joe Exotic has not received a pardon from any president. He sought clemency from President Trump, who did not grant it. He has continued seeking pardon efforts through various political connections, including reaching out to Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert's office.}}		{{FAQ\|question=Did Joe Exotic receive a presidential pardon?\|answer=No, despite extensive lobbying efforts, Joe Exotic has not received a pardon from any president. He sought clemency from President Trump, who did not grant it. He has continued seeking pardon efforts through various political connections, including reaching out to Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert's office.}}
	{{FAQ\|question=What wildlife crimes was Joe Exotic convicted of?\|answer=Joe Exotic was convicted of killing five tigers to make room for more animals at his zoo and illegally selling tiger cubs. These convictions were under the Lacey Act (8 counts) and Endangered Species Act (9 counts). He also falsified wildlife records to cover up his activities.}}		{{FAQ\|question=What wildlife crimes was Joe Exotic convicted of?\|answer=Joe Exotic was convicted of killing five tigers to make room for more animals at his zoo and illegally selling tiger cubs. These convictions were under the Lacey Act (8 counts) and Endangered Species Act (9 counts). He also falsified wildlife records to cover up his activities.}}
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	'''Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage''' (born Joseph Allen Schreibvogel; March 5, 1963), known professionally as '''Joe Exotic''', is an American former zoo operator, television personality, and convicted felon.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52009397 \|title=Tiger King: Who is Joe Exotic? \|publisher=BBC News \|date=March 2020}}</ref> He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, which housed hundreds of exotic animals including tigers, lions, and other big cats. Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity through the 2020 Netflix documentary series ''Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness'', which chronicled his bitter rivalry with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and his subsequent criminal conviction.<ref name="netflix">{{cite web \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994 \|title=Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness \|publisher=Netflix \|date=2020}}</ref> In 2019, he was found guilty of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have Baskin killed, as well as multiple wildlife violations. He is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence.<ref name="doj">{{cite web \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-convicts-joseph-maldonado-passage-murder-hire-and-wildlife-crimes \|title=Jury Convicts Joseph Maldonado-Passage for Murder-for-Hire and Wildlife Crimes \|publisher=United States Department of Justice \|date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>		'''Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage''' (born Joseph Allen Schreibvogel; March 5, 1963), known professionally as '''Joe Exotic''', is an American former zoo operator, television personality, and convicted felon.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52009397 \|title=Tiger King: Who is Joe Exotic? \|publisher=BBC News \|date=March 2020}}</ref> He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, which housed hundreds of exotic animals including tigers, lions, and other big cats. Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity through the 2020 Netflix documentary series ''Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness'', which chronicled his bitter rivalry with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and his subsequent criminal conviction.<ref name="netflix">{{cite web \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994 \|title=Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness \|publisher=Netflix \|date=2020}}</ref> In 2019, he was found guilty of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have Baskin killed, as well as multiple wildlife violations. He is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence.<ref name="doj">{{cite web \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-convicts-joseph-maldonado-passage-murder-hire-and-wildlife-crimes \|title=Jury Convicts Joseph Maldonado-Passage for Murder-for-Hire and Wildlife Crimes \|publisher=United States Department of Justice \|date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
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	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	In 1999, Maldonado-Passage founded the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (commonly known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The roadside zoo became home to hundreds of exotic animals, with Maldonado-Passage claiming at various times to house over 200 tigers and other big cats.<ref name="nyt">{{cite web \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/arts/television/tiger-king-joe-exotic-netflix.html \|title='Tiger King' Is a Lot. Here's How to Sort It Out. \|publisher=The New York Times \|date=March 28, 2020}}</ref>		In 1999, Maldonado-Passage founded the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (commonly known as the G.W. Zoo) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The roadside zoo became home to hundreds of exotic animals, with Maldonado-Passage claiming at various times to house over 200 tigers and other big cats.<ref name="nyt">{{cite web \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/arts/television/tiger-king-joe-exotic-netflix.html \|title='Tiger King' Is a Lot. Here's How to Sort It Out. \|publisher=The New York Times \|date=March 28, 2020}}</ref>
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	He cultivated an eccentric public persona, wearing flamboyant outfits, dyeing his hair in a mullet style, and producing an internet reality show about life at the zoo. He also ran twice for public office—for President of the United States in 2016 and for Governor of Oklahoma in 2018.<ref name="bbc"/>		He cultivated an eccentric public persona, wearing flamboyant outfits, dyeing his hair in a mullet style, and producing an internet reality show about life at the zoo. He also ran twice for public office—for President of the United States in 2016 and for Governor of Oklahoma in 2018.<ref name="bbc"/>
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	The central conflict that would define Maldonado-Passage's public life began in the early 2000s when animal rights activist Carole Baskin, founder of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida, began publicly criticizing his operation. Baskin accused Maldonado-Passage of animal abuse, exploiting cubs for pay-to-play photo opportunities, and contributing to the problem of big cats in captivity.<ref name="tampabay">{{cite web \|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2020/03/27/how-carole-baskins-big-cat-rescue-became-part-of-tiger-king/ \|title=How Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue became part of 'Tiger King' \|publisher=Tampa Bay Times \|date=March 27, 2020}}</ref>		The central conflict that would define Maldonado-Passage's public life began in the early 2000s when animal rights activist Carole Baskin, founder of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida, began publicly criticizing his operation. Baskin accused Maldonado-Passage of animal abuse, exploiting cubs for pay-to-play photo opportunities, and contributing to the problem of big cats in captivity.<ref name="tampabay">{{cite web \|url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2020/03/27/how-carole-baskins-big-cat-rescue-became-part-of-tiger-king/ \|title=How Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue became part of 'Tiger King' \|publisher=Tampa Bay Times \|date=March 27, 2020}}</ref>
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	=== The Lawsuit ===		=== The Lawsuit ===
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	In 2018, Maldonado-Passage connected with an undercover FBI agent posing as a hitman. He allegedly paid the agent $3,000 as a down payment to kill Baskin, providing photographs of Baskin and information about her whereabouts.<ref name="ap">{{cite web \|url=https://apnews.com/article/joe-exotic-murder-for-hire-conviction-upheld-9c7d3b45e2f84c8d9a5b7e3c6f2a1d8b \|title=Appeals court upholds Joe Exotic conviction for murder-for-hire \|publisher=Associated Press \|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref>		In 2018, Maldonado-Passage connected with an undercover FBI agent posing as a hitman. He allegedly paid the agent $3,000 as a down payment to kill Baskin, providing photographs of Baskin and information about her whereabouts.<ref name="ap">{{cite web \|url=https://apnews.com/article/joe-exotic-murder-for-hire-conviction-upheld-9c7d3b45e2f84c8d9a5b7e3c6f2a1d8b \|title=Appeals court upholds Joe Exotic conviction for murder-for-hire \|publisher=Associated Press \|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref>
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	=== Arrest and Charges ===		=== Arrest and Charges ===
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	In January 2020, Maldonado-Passage was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison. The sentence reflected the seriousness of the murder-for-hire charges and his lack of remorse.<ref name="cnn">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/22/us/joe-exotic-sentenced/index.html \|title=Joe Exotic sentenced to 22 years in prison in murder-for-hire case \|publisher=CNN \|date=January 22, 2020}}</ref>		In January 2020, Maldonado-Passage was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison. The sentence reflected the seriousness of the murder-for-hire charges and his lack of remorse.<ref name="cnn">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/22/us/joe-exotic-sentenced/index.html \|title=Joe Exotic sentenced to 22 years in prison in murder-for-hire case \|publisher=CNN \|date=January 22, 2020}}</ref>
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	== Tiger King Documentary ==		== Tiger King Documentary ==
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	The series attracted over 64 million households in its first month, making it one of Netflix's most-watched programs.<ref name="variety">{{cite web \|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/tiger-king-64-million-households-first-month-netflix-1234582630/ \|title='Tiger King' Watched by 64 Million Households in First Month, Netflix Says \|publisher=Variety \|date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity overnight, with his catchphrases, mullet hairstyle, and eccentric personality spawning countless memes and Halloween costumes.		The series attracted over 64 million households in its first month, making it one of Netflix's most-watched programs.<ref name="variety">{{cite web \|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/tiger-king-64-million-households-first-month-netflix-1234582630/ \|title='Tiger King' Watched by 64 Million Households in First Month, Netflix Says \|publisher=Variety \|date=April 22, 2020}}</ref> Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity overnight, with his catchphrases, mullet hairstyle, and eccentric personality spawning countless memes and Halloween costumes.
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	Despite his conviction for attempting to have someone killed, Maldonado-Passage gained a devoted fan base who viewed him sympathetically and called for his release.		Despite his conviction for attempting to have someone killed, Maldonado-Passage gained a devoted fan base who viewed him sympathetically and called for his release.
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	In late January 2022, Maldonado-Passage was resentenced to 21 years in prison—a reduction of one year from his original sentence.<ref name="resentence">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-exotic-resentenced-21-years-murder-for-hire-carole-baskin/ \|title=Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison in murder-for-hire case \|publisher=CBS News \|date=January 28, 2022}}</ref>		In late January 2022, Maldonado-Passage was resentenced to 21 years in prison—a reduction of one year from his original sentence.<ref name="resentence">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-exotic-resentenced-21-years-murder-for-hire-carole-baskin/ \|title=Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison in murder-for-hire case \|publisher=CBS News \|date=January 28, 2022}}</ref>
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	== Incarceration ==		== Incarceration ==

	Maldonado-Passage is currently incarcerated at Federal Medical Center Fort Worth, a federal prison with medical facilities. He was transferred there after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021.<ref name="health">{{cite web \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/joe-exotic-reveals-has-prostate-cancer-prison-n1284170 \|title=Joe Exotic reveals he has prostate cancer in prison \|publisher=NBC News \|date=November 2021}}</ref>		Maldonado-Passage is currently incarcerated at Federal Medical Center Fort Worth, a federal prison with medical facilities. He was transferred there after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021.<ref name="health">{{cite web \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/joe-exotic-reveals-has-prostate-cancer-prison-n1284170 \|title=Joe Exotic reveals he has prostate cancer in prison \|publisher=NBC News \|date=November 2021}}</ref>
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	From prison, Maldonado-Passage has continued to seek attention and advocate for his release. He has:		From prison, Maldonado-Passage has continued to seek attention and advocate for his release. He has:
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	* Announced his engagement to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez in October 2024		* Announced his engagement to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez in October 2024
	* Married Marquez in April 2025; Marquez was released in May 2025 and subsequently deported to Mexico<ref name="tmz">{{cite web \|url=https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/15/joe-exotic-marries-jorge-marquez-prison-wedding/ \|title=Joe Exotic Marries Fiancé Jorge Marquez Behind Bars \|publisher=TMZ \|date=April 15, 2025}}</ref>		* Married Marquez in April 2025; Marquez was released in May 2025 and subsequently deported to Mexico<ref name="tmz">{{cite web \|url=https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/15/joe-exotic-marries-jorge-marquez-prison-wedding/ \|title=Joe Exotic Marries Fiancé Jorge Marquez Behind Bars \|publisher=TMZ \|date=April 15, 2025}}</ref>
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	Maldonado-Passage hired attorney Peter Ticktin, who has political connections, to pursue clemency efforts. Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert stated that Maldonado-Passage had reached out to her office for help with a pardon.		Maldonado-Passage hired attorney Peter Ticktin, who has political connections, to pursue clemency efforts. Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert stated that Maldonado-Passage had reached out to her office for help with a pardon.
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	The ''Tiger King'' phenomenon sparked renewed interest in the regulation of exotic animal ownership in the United States. Following the documentary's release, Congress passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act in 2022, which restricts private ownership of big cats and prohibits public contact with cubs—practices that had been central to Maldonado-Passage's business model.<ref name="bigcat">{{cite web \|url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/263 \|title=H.R.263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act \|publisher=Congress.gov \|date=December 20, 2022}}</ref>		The ''Tiger King'' phenomenon sparked renewed interest in the regulation of exotic animal ownership in the United States. Following the documentary's release, Congress passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act in 2022, which restricts private ownership of big cats and prohibits public contact with cubs—practices that had been central to Maldonado-Passage's business model.<ref name="bigcat">{{cite web \|url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/263 \|title=H.R.263 - Big Cat Public Safety Act \|publisher=Congress.gov \|date=December 20, 2022}}</ref>
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	The documentary also highlighted the subculture of roadside zoos and private exotic animal collections, raising questions about animal welfare and the enforcement of wildlife protection laws.		The documentary also highlighted the subculture of roadside zoos and private exotic animal collections, raising questions about animal welfare and the enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
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	'''Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage''' (born Joseph Allen Schreibvogel; March 5, 1963), known professionally as '''Joe Exotic''', is an American former zoo operator, television personality, and convicted felon.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52009397 \|title=Tiger King: Who is Joe Exotic? \|publisher=BBC News \|date=March 2020}}</ref> He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, which housed hundreds of exotic animals including tigers, lions, and other big cats. Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity through the 2020 Netflix documentary series ''Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness'', which chronicled his bitter rivalry with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and his subsequent criminal conviction.<ref name="netflix">{{cite web \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994 \|title=Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness \|publisher=Netflix \|date=2020}}</ref> In 2019, he was found guilty of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have Baskin killed, as well as multiple wildlife violations. He is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence.<ref name="doj">{{cite web \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-convicts-joseph-maldonado-passage-murder-hire-and-wildlife-crimes \|title=Jury Convicts Joseph Maldonado-Passage for Murder-for-Hire and Wildlife Crimes \|publisher=United States Department of Justice \|date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>		'''Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage''' (born Joseph Allen Schreibvogel; March 5, 1963), known professionally as '''Joe Exotic''', is an American former zoo operator, television personality, and convicted felon.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52009397 \|title=Tiger King: Who is Joe Exotic? \|publisher=BBC News \|date=March 2020}}</ref> He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, which housed hundreds of exotic animals including tigers, lions, and other big cats. Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity through the 2020 Netflix documentary series ''Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness'', which chronicled his bitter rivalry with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and his subsequent criminal conviction.<ref name="netflix">{{cite web \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994 \|title=Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness \|publisher=Netflix \|date=2020}}</ref> In 2019, he was found guilty of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have Baskin killed, as well as multiple wildlife violations. He is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence.<ref name="doj">{{cite web \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-convicts-joseph-maldonado-passage-murder-hire-and-wildlife-crimes \|title=Jury Convicts Joseph Maldonado-Passage for Murder-for-Hire and Wildlife Crimes \|publisher=United States Department of Justice \|date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>

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	'''Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage''' (born Joseph Allen Schreibvogel; March 5, 1963), known professionally as '''Joe Exotic''', is an American former zoo operator, television personality, and convicted felon.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52009397 \|title=Tiger King: Who is Joe Exotic? \|publisher=BBC News \|date=March 2020}}</ref> He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, which housed hundreds of exotic animals including tigers, lions, and other big cats. Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity through the 2020 Netflix documentary series ''Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness'', which chronicled his bitter rivalry with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and his subsequent criminal conviction.<ref name="netflix">{{cite web \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994 \|title=Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness \|publisher=Netflix \|date=2020}}</ref> In 2019, he was found guilty of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have Baskin killed, as well as multiple wildlife violations. He is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence.<ref name="doj">{{cite web \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-convicts-joseph-maldonado-passage-murder-hire-and-wildlife-crimes \|title=Jury Convicts Joseph Maldonado-Passage for Murder-for-Hire and Wildlife Crimes \|publisher=United States Department of Justice \|date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>		'''Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage''' (born Joseph Allen Schreibvogel; March 5, 1963), known professionally as '''Joe Exotic''', is an American former zoo operator, television personality, and convicted felon.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52009397 \|title=Tiger King: Who is Joe Exotic? \|publisher=BBC News \|date=March 2020}}</ref> He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, which housed hundreds of exotic animals including tigers, lions, and other big cats. Maldonado-Passage became an international celebrity through the 2020 Netflix documentary series ''Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness'', which chronicled his bitter rivalry with animal rights activist Carole Baskin and his subsequent criminal conviction.<ref name="netflix">{{cite web \|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994 \|title=Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness \|publisher=Netflix \|date=2020}}</ref> In 2019, he was found guilty of two counts of murder-for-hire for attempting to have Baskin killed, as well as multiple wildlife violations. He is currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence.<ref name="doj">{{cite web \|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-convicts-joseph-maldonado-passage-murder-hire-and-wildlife-crimes \|title=Jury Convicts Joseph Maldonado-Passage for Murder-for-Hire and Wildlife Crimes \|publisher=United States Department of Justice \|date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>

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