It seems to be like Doc Antle is dealing with extra authorized troubles!
Based on TMZ, the Tiger King star, actual title Bhagavan Antle, was arrested by the FBI on June 3 in Horry County, South Carolina. Whereas it was not initially clear what the 62-year-old unique animal proprietor was busted for, federal legislation enforcement sources near the investigation later informed the outlet that the costs are associated to cash laundering. Jail information additionally present that he’s nonetheless in custody on the J. Reuben Lengthy Detention Middle.
Doc, who owns Myrtle Seashore Safari in South Carolina, discovered fame via his look within the first season of the Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Homicide, Mayhem, and Insanity. He was then the main target of the spin-off Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story in 2021.
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This isn’t the primary time that the zoo proprietor has been in bother with the legislation. He was beforehand charged with two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to wildlife site visitors after an investigation uncovered proof that he trafficked lion cubs between South Carolina and Virginia. Moreover, Doc was charged with 13 misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to violate the Endangered Species Act and animal cruelty. He informed TMZ on the time:
“I’m terribly shocked and upset on the costs which were filed in opposition to me by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the way they’ve sought to contain my daughters on this matter. I categorically deny any act or conduct that might ever be thought-about as ‘animal cruelty.’”
The trial for these costs start in July.
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[Image via Horry County Sheriff’s Office, Netflix/YouTube]
