Tiger King’s Lawyer: We Must Address Carol Baskin’s Treachery
the tiger king has spoken. Or spoken through his attorneys at least. Exotic Joe Maldonado-Passage has issued a statement from prison through his lawyer, in response to carol baskin seizing control of his zoo.
“While we again acknowledge it is truly time to pray for justice for George Floyd’s family as well as an end to systemic racism in America, we must address Carol [sic] Baskin’s treachery before it goes unchecked,” a tweet from an account run by Maldonado-Passage’s management team read.
A court recently awarded Baskin full ownership of the 120 acre property, along with buildings and and vehicles. Current zoo owner Jeff Lowe has been ordered to vacate within 120 days.
jeff Lowe through his own lawyer said that the judgement was expected. Mr. Lowe is planning on opening a new zoo within 120 days.