Latest / Fresh Intelligence / Joe Exotic's Pardon Plea: Jailed 'Tiger King' Star Reveals 'Character Letter of Support' From Prison Guard as He Begs Trump to Set Him Free
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- 0:22[SPEAKER_00]: whose real name is Joseph Maldonato, is actively pursuing a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, bolstered by a supportive letter from a prison correctional officer.
- 0:31[SPEAKER_00]: Currently serving a 21-year sentence for a murder for higher plot against rival zookeeper Carol Basquin, exotic claims he deserves either a new trial or a pardon.
- 0:40[SPEAKER_00]: Exotic asserts that witnesses against him were engaged in fraud and other crimes, undermining their credibility.
- 0:46[SPEAKER_00]: He is incarcerated at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, where he has caught the attention of Keith Jones, a recreation specialist at the prison.
- 0:54[SPEAKER_00]: In a letter to President Trump and pardon attorney Ed Martin, Jones advocates for exotics release, stating, I feel that Mr. Maldonato in his case need to be revisited.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: his cry.
- 1:05[SPEAKER_00]: I think he has already served.
- 1:06[SPEAKER_00]: Jones, noting this is his first appeal of this nature in 26 years, adds, Mr. Maldonato is battling cancer and continues to walk with his head up and remain positive.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: Exotic has disclosed he is fighting long and prostate cancer and fears for his life and prison.
- 1:21[SPEAKER_00]: Anyone can die in here.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: I pray with my health issues that I don't.
- 1:25[SPEAKER_00]: He said, warning that his death could have political repercussions for Trump.
- 1:29[SPEAKER_00]: Worst case right now is that I am out in October of 2030.
- 1:32[SPEAKER_00]: It would be the worst thing for the Republican Party for me to die in here.
- 1:36[SPEAKER_00]: He insists he does not need a full pardon, but rather once his sentence commuted to time served without probation, expressing confidence in his ability to contribute positively.
- 1:45[SPEAKER_00]: He referenced other controversial partens by Trump, including those of former GOP representative George Santos and reality stars Todd and Julie Crisley, expressing disappointment at his continued incarceration, saying,
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