Private investigator Eric Love, who is part of Joe Exotic’s legal team, said late on Tuesday that he was confident that the ‘Tiger King’ star would receive President Trump’s pardon before the president’s term expired on Wednesday -market.
“We will be awaiting confirmation from President Trump of Tiger King Joe Exotic,” Love said from inside a limo waiting to pick up Exotic from a Texas prison if he is pardoned and released, KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reported.
“Much love to the fans. Thank you so much for all your support. God bless you. See you as soon as we have forgiveness.”
On Monday, Love said, “I am absolutely confident that we will receive forgiveness tomorrow. We work hard on it,” according to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City.
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He added that his team brought supplies for “hair, makeup, wardrobes” and a doctor and mental health specialist on hand in the event of his release.
Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, is seen at the zoo he used to run in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, August 28, 2013. (Associated Press)
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He said that Metro Exotic would be able to get ready before getting a fast food.
Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in a murder plot for hire that targeted his main rival, Carole Baskin. The story was featured in the Netflix documentary miniseries “Tiger King”.
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The Exotic team filed for forgiveness for 257 pages in September, KOCO reported.
Michael Ruiz of Fox News contributed to this report.