In 2020, the documentary series Tiger King, or in the kingdom of wild animals in French, captivates the whole world, helped by its colorful characters, its incredible story and … locking!
The one who calls himself Doc Antle, his real name Bhagavan Antle, and who also had the rights to his own documentary series Tiger King: The Case of Doc Antle, was recently condemned. The state of Virginia convicted him of four counts related to the sale of endangered species.
His sentencing is scheduled for September 14. He faces up to 20 years in prison. But for now, he is out on bail awaiting sentencing, we learn Deadline.
Antle was accused of illegally purchasing endangered lion cubs in South Carolina for display at his zoo and for profit. And a jury found him guilty last Friday of two counts of conspiracy to commit wildlife trafficking and wildlife trafficking.
Along with the convictions, Antley was acquitted of five counts of animal cruelty, and Judge Alexander Eden dismissed four other animal cruelty charges against Antley and her two daughters.
Prosecutor Michelle Welch said Antley’s zoo, Myrtle Beach Safari, encourages a trainer to maintain a steady supply of immature turtles. He bought them at Wilson’s Wild Animal Park near Winchester and called the arrangement “Lion’s Mane Pipeline“From Virginia to South Carolina.
Antle was indicted in 2020 on multiple charges, including wildlife trafficking and conspiracy. Defense attorney Erin Harrigan called the lawsuit against her client politically motivated in response to a growing public outcry against the exploitation of wild animals for entertainment.
Source: Allocine
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