Doc Antle, Zoo Owner from 'Tiger King,' Indicted for Alleged Wildlife Trafficking, Money Laundering

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“Doc” Antle, the self-stylized guru who gained attention for his turn in Netflix's TigerKing, has been indicted on charges of alleged wildlife trafficking and money laundering.

The arrest is Antle’s latest tangle with law enforcement,on wildlife trafficking, animal cruelty and other charges in late 2020. The indictment came after a months-long investigation conducted by the Animal Law Unit of Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring’s office. Two of Antle’s daughters were also charged with violating the Endangered Species Act and cruelty to animals as a result of the indictment.‘s request for comment.

In addition to Antle’s legal woes, additional accusations of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior — much of it from women both previously employed and romantically engaged with Antle — led him to earn his ownThis story was updated on June 6 to include and detail the charges against Bhagavan “Doc” Antle and Andrew Jon Sawyer. This story was updated on June 30 to include the 10-count indictment.

 

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Awwww man, I have watched the videos with these beautiful animals! What will happen to the tigers? Thought these were some of the good guys dammit!

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