"Dog" Chapman Mexican Legal Proceedings Stayed

TMZ ^ | 20 October 2006 | TMZ Staff

[Hal1950]

Sources close to the Duane "Dog" Chapman legal case tell TMZ that the Mexican courts have put a stay on further legal proceedings in the bounty hunter's matter. Meanwhile, the reality star's legal team is gathering more evidence as to his actions while in Mexico, and sources tell TMZ that when the evidence is presented, the Mexican court is expected to rule "favorably."

Chapman's saga began last month when he was arrested along with two cohorts, including his son Leland, in Mexico on charges of illegal detention and conspiracy in connection with his apprenhension of convicted rapist and Max Factor heir Andrew Luster. (Bounty hunting is a crime in Mexico.) The Mexican government wanted Chapman extradited to face the charges, which could lead to a prison term of up to four years.

In an effort to avoid extradition, the "Dog the Bounty Hunter" star offered shortly after his arrest to apologize to Mexico, to pay a fine, to forfeit the bail he posted in the country, and to make a charitable contribution.

[onyx]

BUMP

[cripplecreek]

Sounds like Chapman is cutting a big ole check. Can't really blame him though.

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

So he can still be hall monitor at South Park Elementary?

[Brian Mosely]

and to make a charitable contribution.

A bribe.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

Go dog

we need more americans like you.

semper fi

[skeeter]

In an effort to avoid extradition, the "Dog the Bounty Hunter" star offered shortly after his arrest to apologize to Mexico, to pay a fine, to forfeit the bail he posted in the country, and to make a charitable contribution.

Of course, to the Mexican authorities its all about naming the right price.

What a cesspool.

[monkeywrench]

Yup. Just a big shakedown.

[Doogle]

FREE THE DOG

[Tijeras_Slim]

I know the dude is just an entertainer, but as a veteran of the corrections business, if he went up against real hardcases he'd be dead in a NY minute.

[Names Ash Housewares]

Worth going to war over if you ask me. They better let him go.

[Mercat]

respect mah authoritah.

[Gator101]

Yep, I think the concern from the Mexican courts isn't so much the breaking of the law but rather that Dog & Crew didn't pay the right, ahem... "fees", in order to take care of their business in Mexico.

[diogenes ghost]

"..but as a veteran of the corrections business.." Well, I don't think very many prison screws woulda gone to Mexico after a felon like he did.

[fortheDeclaration]

This is indeed good news.

The Luster creep was on the Most Wanted List, yet the FBI could not track him down.

'Dog' did.

Americans owe him a debt and the U.S. gov't should pay the fine (bribe) since they did not do the job they were being paid for.

[skeeter]

The "law" doesn't even register on the Hierarchy of Values chart south of the border.

Anyone contemplating voluntary travel there ought to have their head examined.

[dcrider182]

took it before i could..

[BallyBill]

I guess the guy does a good service, but I can't look at him without laughing at the get up he wears. I was LMAO at South Park when they had his wife on.

[Frwy]

Call it what you will. He's just trying to stay alive and he said he didn't think he would live through the Mexican jail term. (As in murdered) I'm convinced he's one of the good guys.

[capt. norm]

I was LMAO at South Park when they had his wife on.

Me too. My son TiVo'd it and I saw it this afternoon.