Duane "Dog" Chapman Set to Be Extradited to Mexico

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According to the Associated Press, Duane "Dog" Chapman's request not be extradited to Mexico on charges of deprivation of liberty has been denied. According to a spokesperson from the second district court of Guadalajara, they have found no reason not to try him for the charge. When asked for their reaction to the ruling, Chapman and his wife Beth issued a statement saying, "Our attorneys have not even been formally informed of the court's decision, as of yet," they said. "We are obviously deeply disappointed and fearful of what will happen, and are currently absorbing the news and discussing our options at this time."

Duane Chapman's attorneys had stated that they do not believe that Chapman will receive a fair trial in Mexico. Duane was arrested in September 2006 and posted a $300,000 bond to remain in Hawaii. The charges stem from the capture by Chapman of Andrew Luster, heir to Max Factor Cosmetics. Luster, a convicted rapist, had skipped bond. Luster was on the run from both the FBI and bounty hunters looking to recoup part of the bond. He was captured by Chapman, his son, and another bounty hunter in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico, in July of 2003 and brought back to the U.S., where he is currently serving a life sentence.

Dog Chapman, 53, gained fame after the Luster capture and became the star of his own reality show, "Dog the Bounty Hunter" on the A&E channel. On his show, Dog and his family, including his wife Beth , run the family bail bonds business throughout Hawaii. A reformed ex-con and a born-again Christian, Dog is an all-business bounty hunter, but shows his understanding to wayward criminals, going so far as to offer help with rehab and jobs after their arrests.

If convicted, Chapman could face up to four years in prison.

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  • Mark and Ilona6/13/2007

    This man has done a great service to Humanity in getting that rapist off the streets and in bringing him back to justice when no one else would or could. He should be commended, not imprisoned! He is not the criminal. The rapist is! What kind of country is Mexico, that it would harbor and protect a dangerous rapist? Dog has reformed his wayward ways, and he's using his experiences from his past to do good. Isn't forgiveness a big part of Jesus Christ's message to us? Didn't He forgive the murderer on the cross beside Him at Calvary?

  • sensi.5/6/2007

    what is the mater with these people the man is a hero to the public.all rapists shoud rot in jail.

  • Mia DaCosta4/3/2007

    Something is not right it doesn't take a genius to work out what's going on here...............

  • l tobin3/7/2007

    IF LAWS ARE LAWS then WHY did luster have 26 counts of RAPE. WHY WAS HE OUT ON A BOUND.THANK YOU DOG FOR GETTING HIM OFF THE STREETS THIS MAY HAVE SAVED MY LITTLE GIRL. why would mexico want luster or any other RAPEST in there country. I WILL STAY FAR AWAY FROM MEXICO. All rapest should have a THREE stricks your in jail for life. IF LUSTER BROKE THE LAW 26 TIME DOSE'NT THAT MEAN ANYTHING WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ARE WORLD. mother of a three year old girl trying to keep her safe from this messed up world. stay safe dog and hopefully the will see you free you did nothing roung

  • l tobin3/7/2007

    IF LAWS ARE LAWS then WHY did luster have 26 counts of RAPE. WHY WAS HE OUT ON A BOUND.THANK YOU DOG FOR GETTING HIM OFF THE STREETS THIS MAY HAVE SAVED MY LITTLE GIRL. why would mexico want luster or any other RAPEST in there country. I WILL STAY FAR AWAY FROM MEXICO. All rapest should have a THREE stricks your in jail for life. IF LUSTER BROKE THE LAW 26 TIME DOSE'NT THAT MEAN ANYTHING WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ARE WORLD. mother of a three year old girl trying to keep her safe from this messed up world. stay safe dog and hopefully the will see you free you did nothing roung

  • desoil tank2/28/2007

    any body that says dog should be arrested is a idiot/ dog is a beast and should not go to prision

  • bw2/20/2007

    The moral and right thing should always trump mans law. Our prayers are for you Dog

  • shawn 2/20/2007

    luster was a rapist, and duane was saving the world from another person DYING, not being hurt DYING AND BEING RAPED! if it was your daughter, or your mother god forbid, what would you say? you people don't understand anything and the words "mexican justice system" are laughable at
    best

  • Shane2/20/2007

    He's no more a saint than a sinner. He's done prison time before and now he reaps profits from what he use to be. He's a step above a vigilante, thats all. He broke the law in a different country like Luster did! They should arrest all of them and give them some time to realize that they are not ABOVE THE LAW!

  • Stephanie Guidry2/20/2007

    Video of latest statement on the decision from the Chapmans:http://www.aetv.com/videos/display.jsp

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