[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

[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.

[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.