Joe Exotic is currently in quarantine while behind bars. ET has learned that Exotic — whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage — was transferred from a county jail, where he was being held since his sentencing in January, to a federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas.
Due to concerns surrounding the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak, the “Tiger King” star was quarantined as a safety precaution upon his arrival at the prison, which is currently a standard procedure for all inmates currently checking into any prison due to the circumstances.
During the 14-day quarantine, ET has learned that Exotic is not able to make any telephone calls or check and send emails. Exotic — a former zookeeper who is one of the main subjects in the megahit true crime