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NEW: 6th day of trial against #JoeExotic in murder-for-hire trial. Moments ago, the defense said the defendant WILL testify @kfor 
UPDATE: Court is in recess until 1:30. On the stand, Passage said it was no secret that he and the alleged intended target Carole Baskin had philosophical differences when it came to exotic animals.
CONT’d: Passage also testified park employees were well aware of the legal battles and issues that had been brewing between them over the past few years. He did not deny that Baskin was mentioned on some of his online videos.
However, Passage said “there were thousands” of videos that had nothing to do with her. On the stand, the defense asked what his problem with Baskin was. He answered, “she’s a hypocrite” claiming her sanctuary also offers tours and exhibits, just no petting.
But when asked by attorneys whether he wanted her dead, Passage said no. Defense has not finished questioning him on the stand. Government will have a chance for cross examination.
