In an unexpected turn of events, Joe Exotic, the infamous star of the Netflix series Tiger King, has made a public plea for assistance from none other than Kim Kardashian. Known for her advocacy work in criminal justice reform, Kim is now being sought out by Exotic to help him overturn his 22-year prison sentence.

Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was convicted in 2019 on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of attempted murder-for-hire. Since his incarceration, he has been vocal about his innocence and has been actively seeking ways to appeal his conviction and secure his release.

In a rather unconventional approach, Exotic took to social media, targeting Kim Kardashian through her sister Kendall Jenner’s Instagram comments. On a seemingly routine Monday morning in May, Kendall posted a topless selfie, a typical post for the model. However, the comments section quickly became the center of attention as Exotic left a desperate message. He wrote, “Have your sister reach out please. I want to show her the videos of them all admitting to perjury. She helps those wrongfully incarcerated, right?”

Elaborating on his plea, Exotic directed them to visit a specific website to view the evidence he claims proves his innocence. He wrote, “The courts have all the evidence, the process is agonizingly slow. @KimKardashian I’m innocent and imprisoned. Help me out, this is an injustice.” Despite his persistent efforts, it appears that Kim Kardashian has not yet responded to his pleas.

This isn’t the first time Exotic has tried to get Kim’s attention. Over the past four years, he has repeatedly posted on various Kardashian social media platforms, hoping to catch Kim’s eye. His tactics have ranged from commenting on family photos to more direct approaches, such as an open letter published in Entertainment Weekly. In the letter, Exotic implored Kim to make a call to then-President Donald Trump, with whom Kim collaborated to secure pardons for several non-violent offenders during his presidency. Exotic wrote, “I pen this letter not as Joe Exotic but as Joseph Maldonado-Passage, beseeching you to spare a mere 10 minutes of your existence to make a call to President Trump.”

Kim Kardashian’s interest in criminal justice reform has been well-documented. She first revealed her legal ambitions in 2019 and has since made significant strides, including passing the “baby bar” exam after multiple attempts and successfully advocating for the commutation of Julius Jones’s death sentence. Kim has expressed her intention to take the California bar exam in early 2025, although there are rumors that she might put her legal aspirations on hold due to her demanding schedule.

An insider told The Sun that Kim’s growing business ventures, motherhood, and reality TV commitments are consuming much of her time. “She has become too occupied as her various business ventures have soared,” the source disclosed. Between her partnership with SKIMS and other entrepreneurial endeavors, her schedule is undeniably packed.

While Kim Kardashian has yet to respond to Joe Exotic’s plea, the story has captured the public’s attention. Exotic’s persistent efforts to enlist the help of one of the most influential celebrities in the world underscore his desperation and determination to prove his innocence. Whether Kim will take up his case remains to be seen, but for now, Joe Exotic continues to fight for his freedom from behind bars.

As this saga unfolds, it highlights the broader conversation around criminal justice reform and the role of celebrity influence in advocacy. Joe Exotic’s plea to Kim Kardashian serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the lengths to which individuals will go to seek justice.