Joe Exotic faced his worst fear when authorities deported his husband, Jorge Flores Maldonado, to Mexico immediately after his prison release.
This dramatic development came just one month after the couple married behind bars. This drawned emotional reactions and renewed media attention.
Jorge Flores Maldonado deported after ICE hearing
Upon his release, Jorge was immediately picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and taken to a detention center.
Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, confirmed the news on Instagram. He shared a photo and a heartfelt caption about the separation.
Joe wrote: ‘They have officially taken him to an ICE detention Center for his hearing to either stay in America or go back to Mexico.’
TMZ reported that authorities deported Jorge just hours after the hearing.
Jorge was imprisoned for illegal reentry
