Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado-Passage was unexpectedly transferred to a federal medical center this week amid his ongoing battle with cancer.
The ” King tiger The star’s attorney, John M. Phillips, confirmed to Fox News on Friday that Exotic had been transferred from Fort Worth Federal Medical Center in Texas to Butner Federal Medical Center in North Carolina “in the late hours of November 16 or early in the morning of November 17th. The reason for his transfer is to be treated in his fight against cancer.
The transfer was due to take place later this month, Phillips said.
The Butner Correctional Complex is made up of four prisons and a medical center. Phillips notes in a press release that he has hosted a number of “famous inmates,” including Bernie Madoff.
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“He needs cancer treatment, but we were hoping the Marshal’s Service and Bureau of Prisons would choose to send him to Oklahoma, so he can prepare for his new conviction and upcoming motions to quash.” his conviction, ”said lead counsel.
Joe Exotic was transferred to a North Carolina jail this week amid his battle with cancer.
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Phillips described Exotic as “one of the most passionate and vibrant clients I have ever had the pleasure of representing”. He said Exotic informed him of his prostate cancer diagnosis on November 1.
“As stated in Joe’s recent statements, he has undergone medical treatment and testing for a multitude of problems. The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. It was high months ago. He finally got biopsies. They revealed two cancerous areas. He is undergoing further testing, ”Phillips said.
Phillips has raised concerns about the state of Exotic’s legal record and treatment in prison.
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“The 10th Circuit Court of Appeal overturned his sentence and reports revealed significant evidence of fraud and misconduct during his trial. However, medical care in prison is not the best and justice is slow. It’s a competition of life and freedom that no one wants any part of, ”said Phillips.
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The lawyer added, “It is often said, ‘All we have is our health. The last few years have taken everything from Joe Exotic – his property, his freedom, her husband sold his clothes, his parents are deceased and now he is facing cancer. Please keep Joe in your thoughts and prayers. “
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The Exotic legal team expects a “quick resentment and hearing on some of the new evidence uncovered.”
Joe Exotic was the subject of Netflix’s hit “Tiger King” docuseries which debuted in 2020.
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Meanwhile, on Wednesday, season two of “Tiger King” debuted on Netflix. The season will consist of five episodes. The show will expand on the information presented in the original, including the disappearance of Baskin’s ex-husband Don Lewis.
Due to Exotic’s time in prison, he has “no access” to watch the new season, Phillips said.
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