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Joe Exotic seems to have made up his mind on how he wants to spend the rest of his days in prison. The Tiger King star, who is battling cancer behind bars, has now refused to receive medical care. Joe is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence for a murder-for-hire plot of his rival Carole Baskin. The star reportedly received no blood test from his scan in May, and his PSA levels have dropped. A source claims:
“He is very tired and drained and says as soon as he leaves prison, he will be seeking professional doctors and treatment โ but his immune system is all but completely ruined.”
The source also referenced the poor living conditions among inmates in the prison as potentially aggravating his ailing health. The TV personality is still trying to stay alive, but it is getting harder by the day. Joe was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021, but he found hope again and announced it was in remission.
Things, however, took a painful turn when he received shocking news about possible cancer in his lungs. He shared that X-rays, CT scans, and a PET scan last year showed that he had spots in his left lung. Joe claimed that cancer spread due to the stress of being locked in solitary confinement and poor living conditions.
Joe Exotic Sees His Appeal as a Do-or-Die Affair
Joe, whose real name is Joseph Allen Maldonado, expressed his desire to die soon if he loses his appeal. The zookeeper has spent his time in prison appealing to several politics to grant him a pardon. He now hopes that Trump will give him a listening ear following pressure from notable people. The entertainer shared that Joe Rogan, Matt Gaetz, and Jerry Jones have sent a word for his pardon.
His lawyers, headed by Levi McCathern, have also sued to overturn his convictions. McCathern alleged that there were several inconsistencies in the case against his client. The attorney insisted that Joe did not hire anyone to carry out a murder, and no one got killed either. Per RadarOnline, he shared that Joe was the only one charged in the murder-for-hire plot.
Joe Exotic Flaunted His Newly Found Flame on Social Media While Shading Ex-Partner
Joe’s cancer diagnosis did not stop him from moving on with his romantic life, which he is so excited about. We reported that the convict flaunted his new romance and plans to make things permanent by saying, “I do.” Joe’s plans involved getting a marriage license to help with his fiance’s asylum application. His boyfriend, Jorge Marquez, is also serving time behind bars and will be free in a few months.
He stressed that they love each other enough to get married regardless of his immigration status. Joe also hoped that his new partner would get a release date very soon. The star revealed that they tattooed matching bands, indicating he is not in contact with his ex. Joe described his ex as a potential gold digger who only remembers him when he is financially stranded. He noted that he ended their relationship via breakup mail, adding that he never came to see him.
Joe also shared that he never received a birthday card or letter from his ex since entering prison. The TV star discovered their relationship was one-sided and took the initiative to pull the plug. Joe is looking forward to being a free man again so he can join the love of his life. To that effect, he forwarded a letter to the current Attorney General, Pam Bondi. He explained that his conviction was a product of a government conspiracy. The reality star hoped that Trump would offer him time-served, emphasizing his eagerness to go home.
Will luck smile on Joe Exotic and get him home in this new dispensation?
