Tiger King's Doc Antle Sentenced to Prison | JQJO

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, of Netflix's "Tiger King," was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and fined $55,000 for illegally trafficking endangered animals and money laundering. Antle pleaded guilty in November 2023 to charges stemming from his Myrtle Beach Safari zoo, where he offered paid interactions with exotic animals. Prosecutors argued Antle used money laundering to quickly obtain cash for purchasing animals on the black market, contributing to poaching. While facing potential for a longer sentence, the judge considered Antle's efforts in animal conservation and gave a reduced sentence.