CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBTW) -- The sentencing hearing on federal charges for Myrtle Beach Safari founder Bhagavan "Doc" Antle is now scheduled for July 8 in U.S. District Court in Charleston.

Antle, the former star of the “Tiger King” docuseries on Netflix, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to federal conspiracy and money laundering charges — admitting to violations of The Lacey Act, which prohibits trafficking of illegally taken wildlife, fish or plants, including animals protected under the Endangered Species Act.

According to online federal court records, Antle's sentencing had been scheduled for Tuesday. However, after being moved to June 23, it was reset again last week.

Antle is now scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Joseph Dawson III at 10:30 a.m. on July 8. He faces a maxi

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