Overview
- TMZ reports Joe Exotic has retained attorney Peter Ticktin, who plans to seek a presidential pardon and file a petition for Supreme Court review by Christmas.
- Ticktin attended New York Military Academy with Donald Trump, served as his platoon sergeant, and later authored a book about him.
- The lawyer told TMZ he believes his client was presumed guilty and declared Joe Exotic an innocent man who should be set free.
- Ticktin said he has not been in touch with President Trump regarding a potential pardon but believes he has the trust of key players.
- Joe Exotic remains incarcerated in a federal prison in Texas on a 21-year sentence for a murder-for-hire plot and wildlife violations, according to TMZ.