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ACCUSED: Doc Antle from the Netflix series “Tiger King” is charged with animal cruelty and illegal animal trafficking. Photo: NETFLIX
Bhagavan himself denies “Doc” Antle (60) for the accusations against him.
Animal trainer Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, better known as Doc Antle from the Netflix documentary “Tiger King,” has been charged with several counts of illegal animal trafficking and transportation.
It appears in a press release from the Virginia prosecution on Friday.
Antle, owner and founder of Myrtle Beach Safari, is also charged with four crimes related to the illegal trade and transport of endangered species and nine crimes related to animal cruelty.
It also appears that Antle’s daughters, Tawny Antle and Tilakum Watterson are charged with animal cruelty and violating the endangered species law.
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According to TMZ Antle denies all charges in the indictment.
– I am very shocked and disappointed by the accusation made by the Virginia authorities and how they have tried to involve my daughters in the case. I deny any action or behavior that could be considered “animal abuse,” according to the newspaper.
He says at the same time that “he hopes to be able to respond to the accusations and clear his name.”
The indictment comes after a month-long investigation into the indictment who believe they have evidence that Antle has illegally transported lion cubs between Virginia and South Carolina.
Earlier this month, Antle announced that he would be participating in a new documentary series, “Tiger Kingdom: More than a King,” and according to People, he expected him to paint a different picture of himself and his zoo.
