Joe Exotic, also known as Joseph Maldonado, is selling his music to pay his attorney’s fees as he continues his pursuit of a pardon. Maldonado posted on social media that he is selling his music, including songs like ‘I Saw a Tiger’ and ‘Here Kitty Kitty’, to pay his attorney bill.
Background
Maldonado is serving more than a 20-year sentence for a murder-for-hire plot against animal welfare activist Carole Baskin and violating the Endangered Species Act. His initial sentence was reduced in 2022, but he has been trying to appeal his conviction ever since. In March 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Maldonado’s criminal case.
People who want to buy the rights to Maldonado’s songs can send an email to [email protected]. The songs are individually priced, with a total price of $50,000 or best offer for all. The songs still pay royalties, with $36,000 paid in the last five years.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
