TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court's ruling that said she isn't protected from a defamation lawsuit brought by a former assistant.
Baskin last week asked the high court to reconsider its earlier denial of her appeal in the defamation case brought by Anne McQueen, a former assistant to her missing husband.
A provision of the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution conflicts with the appellate court's ruling, Baskin said in her filing with the Florida Supreme Court.
The “Tiger King” documentary was about Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as “Joe Exotic,” a former Oklahoma zookeeper.
Baskin also was a contestant on the show, “Dancing With The Stars” in 2020.
Persons:
— Carole Baskin, ”, Baskin, Anne McQueen, McQueen, Joseph Maldonado, Joe
Organizations:
Florida Supreme, Florida Constitution, Oklahoma zookeeper
Locations:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Florida, U.S, Oklahoma