Dog the Bounty Hunter is cleared to be extradited to Mexico to face charges of ‘illegal detention’.
Norma Jara, a spokeswoman for the second district court in Guadalajara, said Thursday the court rejected Chapman’s injunction request, ruling there was no reason not to try him on charges he illegally arrested Max Factor makeup heir and convicted rapist Andrew Luster in 2003.
Mexican authorities have already asked for Chapman’s extradition from Hawaii.
Chapman’s lawyers argue he would not be guaranteed a fair trial in Mexico.
The charges against the 53-year-old star of the A&E reality series “Dog the Bounty Hunter” stem from his June 2003 capture of Luster in Puerto Vallarta. Luster had fled to Mexico to avoid trial, and his detention by Chapman led to his return to the U.S. and a 124-year prison term.
Luster’s capture shot the Honolulu-based bounty hunter to fame and led to the TV series.
Chapman, who is now free on $300,000 bail, faces up to four years in a Mexican jail if convicted. But his Mexican lawyer, Jorge Huerta, doubts he would get the maximum. Huerta said illegal detention is a relatively minor crime in Mexico, and that if Chapman is convicted, he would likely only have to pay a fine of several hundred dollars.
So Dog goes to Mexico and picks up one of America’s 10 most wanted and brings him back to the United States. Mexico demands Dog is extradited back to Mexico for ‘illegal detention’ which is considered a relatively minor crime in Mexico.
Dog has already paid $300,000 for bail out of a Mexican jail (not to mention what his brother and son had to pay). He has fought and lost extradition charges and now faces trial and jail time in Mexico. That doesn’t conjure up a pretty picture.
What cha wanna bet the Mexican government decides to go easy on him with just a fine - a 6-figure fine. Even though it will give him more fodder for his show - something we can look forward to watching - it’s still extradition for extortion.
I, for one, appreciate the fact that Dog and his guys took Lester off the streets, whether it’s here or in Mexico.
You go, Dog!!!
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June 1st, 2007 at 9:00 pm
GO DOG!!!! We’re on your side!
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:26 am
Mexico Takes Leash Off Dog the Bounty Hunter…
There is an unconfirmed report that Mexico has dropped all charges against Duane Chapman, otherwise known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, his ‘brother’, Tim Chapman (they aren’t really kin, but they have the same last name and call each ot…
January 11th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
hey how have guys been well i am one of your
January 31st, 2008 at 5:39 pm
WHY, would anyone want to lock up THE DOG for taken a rapist of the streets? I am a mother of three Daughters and I would hope if something ever happened that someone LIKE THE DOG WAS ON MY SIDE. That Bastad done horrible things to these girls and Dog took him off the streets so our Daughters would be safe. So why the hell dosnt the good ole USA protect him. Beth you are the Bomb and I hope you can come up with something, anything us little people can do you just ask girl. I for one will do it. Love to your Family and God Bless You All…Terri
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I think The Mex. Gov. should kiss Dogs butt for taking that P>O>S> Luster off the streets and I bett ya if the Mex. Gov was to do some checking I bet they would find out that Luster pulled the same crapp down there but they are so backwards they are going to try to get our boy Dog for DOING HIS JOB
August 21st, 2008 at 11:39 am
So, Mexico found a way to get some money off of the Dog. Well thats what they do…duh..!! Take a clue.
Also while were at ir..Dawg..do you think that you could get a mans haircut.or join the circus?
May I call you Beverly..?? And how about your excessively dry skin..use a good emolliant ok Bev..?? You look horrible.
August 21st, 2008 at 11:45 am
Hey doggie, Does praying and then cursing really work for you?? You are weird as hell..!! So your name backwards is God…wellll you ARE NOT.!
August 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
Luster cream..?