{"id":2055583,"date":"2023-10-04T16:11:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-kings-doc-antle-gets-suspended-sentence-for-wildlife-trafficking\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:12:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:12:50","slug":"tiger-kings-doc-antle-gets-suspended-sentence-for-wildlife-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-kings-doc-antle-gets-suspended-sentence-for-wildlife-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiger King&#8217;s Doc Antle receives suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftiger-kings-doc-antle-gets-suspended-sentence-for-wildlife-trafficking%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2055583&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Animal Trainer from &#8220;Tiger King&#8221; Sentenced for Wildlife Trafficking<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\u2063 via Horry County Sheriff\u2019s Office via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke \u2064Mallory<\/a><br \/>4:30 PM \u2013 Wednesday, October 4, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Breaking News: An\u200c animal trainer featured in\u200d the popular Netflix series <em>Tiger King<\/em> has been found guilty \u200dof wildlife trafficking in Virginia. In a surprising turn\u200b of events, the trainer\u2062 has been sentenced to two years \u2062in prison with probation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">\n<script>\ngoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The attorney general&#8217;s statement released\u2064 on Tuesday revealed that Bhagavan \u201cDoc\u201d Antle,\u200b the\u200d animal trainer, is now prohibited from possessing and trading exotic wild animals in the state for the next five years.<\/p>\n<p>Antle was charged with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiger-kings-doc-antle-gets-suspended-sentence-for-wildlife-trafficking\/\" title=\"Tiger King's Doc Antle receives suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking.\">unlawfully purchasing endangered lion pups<\/a> in Frederick County, Virginia, in order to showcase and profit from them at his South Carolina zoo. A jury found him \u2062guilty on two felony charges \u200cof wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to trade \u200din wildlife. The maximum sentence he could have faced \u2064was 20 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>Antle gained fame through\u2062 his \u2062appearance in the Netflix documentary miniseries <em>Tiger King: Murder, \u200dMayhem, and Madness<\/em>, which focused on tiger breeders. The prosecution argued that his profitable petting zoo at Myrtle Beach Safari relied on \u2062a constant supply of juvenile lion cubs, leading\u200d to his alleged involvement\u200c in illicit cub trades from 2017 to \u200d2019.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia&#8217;s attorney\u200b general, Miyares, emphasized the significance of this prosecution, stating, &#8220;In Virginia, we uphold the rule of law without exception, whether dealing with violent repeat offenders, big pharma, fraudsters and\u200c scammers, or wildlife traffickers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Stay\u200c informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to\u2064 your\u2062 inbox for free. \u2063Subscribe \u2064here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Updates on\u200c Other News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Congressman James Comer<\/strong>, leading the House impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, reveals\u200b that subpoenas have been issued for\u2064 Jim Biden&#8217;s financial records\u200d as they\u2063 &#8220;follow\u200c the money.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kevin McCarthy<\/strong> has been ousted from his position \u2063as House Speaker\u200d after\u2062 efforts led \u2063by Representative Matt\u2062 Gaetz.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t miss <strong>Dinesh D\u2019Souza<\/strong> \u2062 discussing\u2062 the latest events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meta<\/strong> is planning employee layoffs in \u200cits Reality Labs division \u200dfocused on creating\u2064 custom silicon for the metaverse.<\/li>\n<li>The fraud trial of\u200c <strong>Sam Bankman-Fried<\/strong>,\u200b the founder of a now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange,\u2064 has begun with jury selection.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biles-pulls-off-yurchenkos-double-pike-to-be-named-after-her-at-worlds-2\/\" title=\"Biles nails Yurchenko's double pike, gets move named after her at Worlds.\">global cryptocurrency market continues<\/a> to recover from the collapse of FTX\u200b and other major \u200dplayers last year.<\/li>\n<li>A California federal judge has\u2063 ruled that Tesla \u200dcar owners must pursue autopilot claims through individual arbitration instead of court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors led to the judge&#8217;s decision to impose a lesser sentence \u200dof two years with probation \u200bfor Doc Antle?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Years in prison, but due to his lack \u2063of previous convictions and other mitigating factors, the judge decided on a lesser sentence of two years with probation.<\/p>\n<p>This case has \u2064shed light on \u2062the\u2063 issue\u2063 of wildlife trafficking, a \u2063global problem that threatens the survival of many endangered species. The illegal trade of exotic animals not only disrupts ecosystems but also poses a risk to public safety.\u2063 Animals kept\u200c in captivity often\u2063 suffer from poor living conditions and inadequate care, which further \u2064emphasizes the\u200d importance of ending this \u200billicit industry.<\/p>\n<p>The conviction of a prominent figure like Doc Antle sends \u200da strong message that wildlife trafficking will \u200cnot be tolerated. It serves as \u2062a warning to individuals who\u200c engage in such activities\u2062 that they will be held accountable for their actions. \u200cMoreover,\u2064 it highlights the need for \u200bmore \u2062stringent regulations and enforcement to combat this illegal trade.<\/p>\n<p>The popularity \u200bof the Netflix\u2064 series &#8220;Tiger King&#8221; has brought attention to the issue \u2064of private ownership of exotic animals and the controversies surrounding it. While the show may have created an entertaining narrative, it has also sparked a\u200b public outcry against the exploitation and \u2063mistreatment of animals.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial\u2063 that we continue to raise awareness about the consequences of wildlife trafficking\u2063 and educate\u200d the public on the importance of protecting endangered species. Efforts should be made to\u200c promote responsible ownership, conservation, and sustainable \u2062management\u2064 of wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u2063to legal consequences, efforts \u2064should also be directed towards addressing the underlying \u200dfactors that drive\u2064 individuals to participate in wildlife trafficking. Poverty, lack of education, and\u200d limited economic opportunities\u200d contribute to the demand for exotic animals and their parts. By addressing these\u200b issues, we can prevent the illegal trade\u200d from flourishing.<\/p>\n<p>International cooperation\u200d is essential in combatting wildlife trafficking. Governments, law enforcement agencies, and conservation organizations must work together to dismantle criminal networks involved in this illicit trade. Sharing intelligence, conducting joint \u200coperations, and implementing stricter regulations will help\u2064 disrupt the supply chains and reduce the demand for exotic animals.<\/p>\n<p>The case of Doc Antle serves\u2063 as a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless\u2063 of their status or influence. It highlights the urgent need for action to \u2064protect wildlife and preserve\u200c our natural heritage for \u200cfuture generations. Let this\u2062 conviction serve as a turning\u200c point in \u2064our fight against wildlife trafficking and a call\u2064 for stronger measures to \u2062safeguard\u200d the \u2062world&#8217;s\u200b biodiversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo via Horry County Sheriff\u2019s Office via AP) An animal trainer from the Netflix series Tiger King has been sentenced to two years with probation for wildlife trafficking in Virginia. 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