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Carole Baskin says Netflix 'betrayed' her over 'Tiger King' portrayal, claims Joe Exotic feud was overblown

Carole Baskin says Netflix 'betrayed' her over 'Tiger King' portrayal, claims Joe Exotic feud was overblown

Carole Baskin became a household name in 2020 thanks to Netflix's release of "Tiger King." But the big cat enthusiast still claims the streamer delivered a portrayal of her that wasn't genuine.

January 21
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic books limousine ahead of expected pardon from Donald Trump

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic books limousine ahead of expected pardon from Donald Trump

SKY4 spotted the limo Joe Exotic booked to pick himself up from a prison in Tarrant County on Tuesday if he gets pardoned by President Donald Trump.

January 19
Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government

Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government

A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.

January 19
Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol

Carole Baskin: Tiger at Big Cat Rescue 'nearly tore off' arm of volunteer who didn't follow protocol

A volunteer with Big Cat Rescue in  Tampa is recovering in the hospital after being mauled by a tiger. The woman's arm was nearly torn off. 

December 3, 2020
‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment

‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment

The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma, against Lowe, his wife Lauren Lowe, the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.

November 19, 2020
'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges

'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges

A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.

October 9, 2020
Don Lewis' family sues Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin for defamation: TMZ

Don Lewis' family sues Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin for defamation: TMZ

The family of Don Lewis, the missing and presumed dead ex-husband of Carole Baskin, is suing the Big Cat Rescue CEO for defamation.

September 23, 2020
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report

"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.

September 9, 2020
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic’s husband says legal team will request presidential pardon

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic’s husband says legal team will request presidential pardon

“Tiger King” star’s Joe Exotic’s husband, Dillon Passage, revealed the Netflix star’s legal team is seeking a presidential pardon.

August 27, 2020
With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case

With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case

In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"

August 10, 2020
Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo

Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo

A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."

June 2, 2020
Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin now selling coronavirus masks

Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin now selling coronavirus masks

Are you a cool cat or kitten? There’s now a coronavirus mask out there for you.

May 19, 2020
‘He’s a victim’: Video shows Joe Exotic’s legal team asking Trump to pardon the ‘Tiger King’

‘He’s a victim’: Video shows Joe Exotic’s legal team asking Trump to pardon the ‘Tiger King’

Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as “Joe Exotic,” has reportedly rallied together a legal team “the size of Texas” that is asking President Donald Trump for a pardon.

May 8, 2020
Nicolas Cage to play 'Tiger King' subject Joe Exotic in 8-part TV series

Nicolas Cage to play 'Tiger King' subject Joe Exotic in 8-part TV series

At long last, fans of Netflix’s “Tiger King” know who will play the enigmatic Joe Exotic in a live-action dramatization.

May 4, 2020
Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' tricked into interview by YouTubers posing as Jimmy Fallon producers

Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' tricked into interview by YouTubers posing as Jimmy Fallon producers

A pair of YouTubers got the "Tiger King" star to do an interview by using audio clips from "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

May 4, 2020
Hillsborough sheriff: Don Lewis, former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO, was likely killed

Hillsborough sheriff: Don Lewis, former husband of Big Cat Rescue's CEO, was likely killed

The Tiger King saga continues with a TMZ special that dives deeper into the Netflix documentary. One of those angles include the disappearance of Don Lewis, the former husband of Big Cat Resc ue's CEO.

April 13, 2020
"I'm not going anywhere": Dillon Passage from Netflix's Tiger King stands by husband Joe Exotic

"I'm not going anywhere": Dillon Passage from Netflix's Tiger King stands by husband Joe Exotic

Tiger King is the number one series people are watching and talking about on Netflix! Over 34 million people tuned in to Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness within the first 10 days of its debut.

April 10, 2020
'Tiger King' special to air on FOX, feature never-before-seen footage

'Tiger King' special to air on FOX, feature never-before-seen footage

Fans can get a closer look at the story of Joe Exotic in an upcoming FOX special on the subject, produced by TMZ.

April 9, 2020
'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe says Netflix is adding a new episode of the show

'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe says Netflix is adding a new episode of the show

"Tiger King" fans may be in for a treat very soon.

April 7, 2020
Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines

Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines

The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing. 

March 30, 2020
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