Target: Donald Trump, President of the United States

Goal: Withhold pardon from man who abused and bred big cats for profit.

Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic, may soon be released from the 22 years’ imprisonment to which he was sentenced as punishment for numerous criminal convictions, thanks to a pardon by Donald Trump. Maldonado-Passage, who’s enjoyed substantial fame since the release of a Netflix series examining his crimes, was convicted last year of two counts of murder for hire, illegal possession, transportation, and trading of wildlife, and multiple violations of the Endangered Species Act.

While Trump hasn’t made any decision public, he has pardoned far worse offenders for worse crimes, including corrupt former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and convicted fraud Conrad Black. Maldonado-Passage’s crimes, including the needless murder of caged tigers, leopards, lions, and other animals, are well-known. Nearly every witness and legal authority involved in the case has argued that he deserves to serve his full sentence due to the cruelty and bizarre nature of his actions.

The president can’t allow a vicious animal abuser to go free as a public relations stunt. Sign the petition below to demand that no pardon be granted to this individual.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear Mr. Trump,

Pardoning Joseph Maldonado-Passage, alias Joe Exotic, would constitute a mockery of justice. Mr. Maldonado-Passage is rightly serving 22 years in prison for the numerous cruelties he inflicted on countless big cats over many years, as well as the attempted murder of an animal rights activist in Florida.

I demand that you refuse Maldonado-Passage any pardon, leaving him to serve out his full sentence.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

Photo credit: State of Florida