Supreme Court Denies 'Tiger King' Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it would not review the case involving Joe Exotic, the subject of the popular documentary series Tiger King.

Joe Exotic, whose legal name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently serving a 21-year sentence. This sentence stems from a 2019 conviction related to a murder-for-hire plot targeting Carole Baskin.

Exotic Maintains Innocence and Seeks Retrial

Exotic continues to assert his innocence regarding the charges. In 2023, he filed for a retrial, citing new evidence that allegedly included recanted testimonies from witnesses.

Additionally, reports indicate that Joe Exotic filed an application while incarcerated in the Fort Worth federal prison to marry a fellow inmate.

Security Incident at Texas High School

Hill College Prep High School in Bulverde, Texas, was placed on lockdown following an alert regarding a threat on campus. Principal Julie Wiley confirmed the situation in a statement to the community.

Wiley assured parents that local law enforcement was present on the campus. She emphasized that the school building was secure and the reported threat had been successfully contained.

San Antonio Adjusts Cesar Chavez Holiday Schedule

The City of San Antonio has made a change to the observance of Cesar Chavez Day for the current year. City officials confirmed the holiday will not be recognized on its traditional date.

Instead of the usual observance date, the city has moved the official recognition of the holiday to later in the week, specifically April 3.

Police Respond to South Side Shooting Report

Authorities in San Antonio were dispatched to investigate a reported shooting incident on the city's South Side. First responders arrived at the scene late Monday evening.

The emergency call directed units to the 1700 block of Southeast M around 9:30 p.m. Details regarding the circumstances or any injuries resulting from the shooting have not been fully disclosed.