Bond remains in place for Duane "Dog" Chapman

Associated Press ^ | August 18, 2007

[george76]

Duane "Dog" Chapman is upset a $300,000 federal bond remains in place even though a Mexican judge has dismissed charges against him.

The TV bounty hunter posted the bond and was freed after being arrested last September as he fought extradition to Mexico.

He had been charged under Mexican law with "deprivation of liberty" for his 2003 capture of a fugitive convicted rapist in Mexico.

Mexican Judge Jose Alberto Montes dismissed the charges last month, ruling the statute of limitations had expired.

[george76]

The Mexicans release him but not the US ?

.

[george76]

A court in Mexico last month dismissed charges against Chapman and two associates, Tim Chapman and son Leland Chapman, in connection with the bounty hunter’s capture of now-convicted rapist and Max Factor heir Andrew Luster. However, on Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Barry Kurren left the bond in effect...

Chapman and his wife issued a statement yesterday saying they were “devastated” by Kurren’s decision, despite Mexico’s full dismissal of charges.

“This is unacceptable,” Beth Chapman said. “We are enlisting our fans and supporters to protest this action by our own government by calling and writing the Judge, Barry Kurren, and Attorney Ronald Johnson...”

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Aug/18/ln/hawaii708180334.html

[Jaysun]

They need to do away with the bond. And this guy needs to clean himself up. Why do they have to hang fishing lures and other sh*t on their hair? It looks absurd. I saw a picture of Keith Richards recently and noticed the same thing.

If I were a cop on my beat and saw “Dog” walking down the street in my town I’d find some reason to arrest him.

[DJ MacWoW]

If I were a cop on my beat and saw “Dog” walking down the street in my town I’d find some reason to arrest him.

How openminded of you.

[Jaysun]

How openminded of you.

I'm not open minded about a lot of things. Some things are simply unworthy of approval or acceptance.

[george76]

US Magistrate Judge Barry Kurren left the bond in effect.

The US Office of International Affairs in Washington opposed lifting the bond, and Assistant US Attorney Ronald Johnson requested more time to work on the case...

http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=410498

[cripplecreek]

Strange story.

[goldstategop]

We need to pressure the U.S Magistrate to drop the bond. What's Dog's crime? Bringing a fugitive to justice? He should be given a medal, not treated like an outlaw!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[KoRn]

"If I were a cop on my beat and saw “Dog” walking down the street in my town I’d find some reason to arrest him."

Good thing you aren't a cop. It's a shame others like you are...

[pacelvi]

Wow.. maybe you should mind your own business.

[george76]

It gets stranger all the time.

[Jaysun]

Wow.. maybe you should mind your own business.

Maybe so.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“The Mexicans release him but not the US ?”

Now we prosecute Americans even if Mexico walks away......
this ADMINISTRATION seems to hate Americans!

[stephenjohnbanker]

” Just persecuting Americans even Mexico will not persecute”

[RobinOfKingston]

We need to pressure the U.S Magistrate to drop the bond. What's Dog's crime? Bringing a fugitive to justice? He should be given a medal, not treated like an outlaw!

You are only in danger of having your head knocked off if it rises above the level of those around you. "Dog" became visible to a group of people who don't want their job encroached upon, i.e., doing what law enforcement hasn't.

[Global2010]

I saw him on Glenn Beck tonight and could not make sense of this.

I wonder if the US is going ahead with prosecution because he broke a law regardless of where in the world he did it.

Can (the US) they say prosecute someone on murder charges against an American citizen who murders in another country even if that country does not prosecute the American.

Dog even said in his last interview with Bethie when on LKIng that Mexican authorities have invited him back if he ever is on the hunt again just so long as he contacts them and allows their govt to apprehend the guy.

I didn’t know untill Dog mentioned it that Bounty Hunting is illegal in Oregon but you can make a citizens arrest. What is the diff? Then money a bounty hunter makes?

[george76]

What is he going to work on ?

Assistant US Attorney Ronald Johnson requested more time to work on the case...

.

[DJ MacWoW]

I'm not open minded about a lot of things. Some things are simply unworthy of approval or acceptance.

How someone else dresses is none of your business. He isn't dressing obscenely or outrageously. You aren't his Momma or his nanny.

[A_Tradition_Continues]

He should be given a medal, not treated like an outlaw!

He violated the laws of Mexico. He should have to pay the price just as illegals in this country should be held accountable for their crimes.

[george76]

Excellent point.

Dog is embarrassing the DOJ ?

"Dog" became visible to a group of people who don't want their job encroached upon...

.

[stephenjohnbanker]

I think what happened was Mexico dropped the case without

informing the US Attorney......so the U S Attorney got
caught with his pants down, and is trying to buy time : )

[BlazingArizona]

I'm not open minded about a lot of things. Some things are simply unworthy of approval or acceptance.

But is a fashion violation a federal felony that would require posting bond?

[george76]

This US Attorney and friends are now going to get lots of media exposure and mail soon.

Curious on why the need for such a high bond now ?

[DJ MacWoW]

Mexico dropped the charges.

[cripplecreek]

At this point I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that Americans could be sent to prisons in mexico for crimes committed here.

The slope is slippery and steepening all the time.

[A_Tradition_Continues]

And this guy needs to clean himself up.

I'm more offended by his theatric little prayer followed normally by a string of profane words...and yes, his wardrobe could use a little updating.

[MotleyGirl70]

If I were a cop on my beat and saw “Dog” walking down the street in my town I’d find some reason to arrest him.

Thank goodness you aren't a cop.

[A_Tradition_Continues]

Mexico dropped the charges.

Perhaps there are other outstanding charges...perhaps violation of international laws or treaties.

[macamadamia]

If I were a cop on my beat and saw “Dog” walking down the street in my town I’d find some reason to arrest him.


You might be happier in Red F_______g China.

[happinesswithoutpeace]

Seriously. ?????. Are there US charges pending against Dog?

also:

“The US Office of International Affairs in Washington opposed lifting the bond”

WTF?

[DJ MacWoW]

From the article: Mexican Judge Jose Alberto Montes dismissed the charges last month, ruling the statute of limitations had expired.

[bonehead4freedom]

It seems our Justice department is in the tank for Mexico if their nationals break our law we won’t prosecute,if our law enforcement personnel enforce the law they are prosecuted,if you break Mexican law the U.S. Government will help prosecute you never mind that Mexico will do nothing against any fugitive who makes it back home after committing any heinous crime.
We need to really push for people who will put America first it an “R” after a name is no longer enough.

[george76]

Not that I know of...

Are there US charges pending against Dog?

[DJ MacWoW]

Actually, the full article says: Prosecutors have appealed the decision.

If the statute of limitations has run out, I don't see them winning an appeal.

[mkjessup]

If I were a cop on my beat and saw “Dog” walking down the street in my town I’d find some reason to arrest him.

Nonsense. You would run like a little girl in the opposite direction because you know instinctively that cop or not, Duane 'Dog' Chapman could beat your ass like a redheaded stepchild.

[BIGLOOK]

If you're busted in Mexico, the first thing confiscated is your wallet.

Dog ought to take a walk.

[happinesswithoutpeace]

Thanks for that one :).

[Emmett McCarthy]

And some cops will also go out of their way to cause problems for persons who are legally armed. Is that also your idea of good police work?

[stephenjohnbanker]

No need..........just BS : )

[stephenjohnbanker]

“The slope is slippery and steepening all the time”

Indeed it is!

[neb52]

“Can (the US) they say prosecute someone on murder charges against an American citizen who murders in another country even if that country does not prosecute the American.”

I know the DoJ does that for under age sex violations. US/Europeans and Thailand have been working together to catch sex tourist in Thailand.

[B4Ranch]

DOJ will find some reason to nail him.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“DOJ will find some reason to nail him.”

Dog made monkeys out of them, then Mexico dropped the case

and welcome him back if he checks in with them first.....

The DOJ will do anything to get Dog now : )

[george76]

lol

the first thing confiscated is your wallet.

[Jaysun]

But is a fashion violation a federal felony that would require posting bond?

Not at all. It only requires an apology and a very small fine (five dollars).

[Sue Perkick]

And some things just aren’t worthy of concern.

[Sue Perkick]

Comparing Dog to illegals is like walnuts & watermelons. The charges were dismissed. Did you read the story?

[Sue Perkick]

He embarrassed them. He did what they were either too incompetent or too indifferent to do. Dog & the guys got the job done so this is their retaliation.

[A_Tradition_Continues]

I read what was reported. Was there a statement as to why bond is not being dropped? Do you know the whole story? If so, please inform the world!!

BTW...the man did in fact break the law in Mexico. Although the charges in Mexico were dropped it doesn't mean the man was without guilt. Face it, the law is the law regardless the nation. Do you not get upset if laws are broken in the USA...and YES...the "Dog" is no better than an anyone entering our country with specific intentions of breaking the law.

[Dante3]

The Feds' action makes no sense and can lead to far-fetched speculations. Is Luster's money behind it? The desire to kiss up to Mexico? Envy that Dog accomplished what the Feds failed? Dog is not sufficiently politically correct? Johnny Sutton and the Feds fearing Dog might go after illegal aliens?

Somebody said that Glenn Beck will discuss this case today on his show. According to some accounts, he broke no law in Mexico that called for prison time/trial.