'Dog' (the Bounty Hunter)Loses Extradition Battle in Mexico

iWon News ^ | February 16, 2007

[2ndDivisionVet]

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - A federal court cleared the way for TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman to be extradited to face charges in Mexico, court officials said Thursday.

Norma Jara, a spokeswoman for the second district court in Guadalajara, said the court rejected Chapman's injunction request, ruling there was no reason not to try him with the charge of deprivation of liberty of Mexico.

Mexican authorities had already asked for Chapan's extradition from the state of Hawaii.

Chapman's lawyers argued he would not be guaranteed a fair trial in Mexico, Jara said.

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 convicted rapist Andrew Luster, the Max Factor heir, in Puerto Vallarta, 210 miles west of Guadalajara.

Chapman was arrested Sept. 14 along with his son and another associate and released on $300,000 bail. He faces up to four years in a Mexican jail if convicted.

Luster's capture shot the Honolulu-based bounty hunter to fame and led to the TV series. His disappearance set off an international manhunt by police, FBI and bounty hunters trying to recoup some of the bond money. Luster is serving a 124-year prison term.

[trumandogz]

Yes it should be.

However, I have lived overseas and traveled extensively in Latin America. The major difference between the US and other nations is that we believe in and abide by a rule of law. Without that a nation will be in chaos and corruption is rampant.

The lesson for the Dog "Follow the laws while you are in another country,

[Global2010]

MEGA BUMP!

[highlander_UW]

As I recall, the issue with Luster was that he was eligible for the death penalty...and Mexico (and a number of other nations) are not willing to extradite someone into death penalty jeopardy.

[EDINVA]

It is a very poorly written item. The "his" toward the end seems to refer to Dog instead of Luster.

Will the US acceed to this Mexican court decision? I'd understood that Chapman had help from local authorities in Porta Villarta?

[L.N. Smithee]

As I recall, the issue with Luster was that he was eligible for the death penalty...and Mexico (and a number of other nations) are not willing to extradite someone into death penalty jeopardy.

Such thoughtful concern for the lives of murderers in Mexico City, in which thousands are so destitute they live in the city dump.

I'm not making that up.

[operation clinton cleanup]

As I recall, the issue with Luster was that he was eligible for the death penalty...and Mexico (and a number of other nations) are not willing to extradite someone into death penalty jeopardy.

So, theoretically, we could export all our death row convicts to Mexico and they would refuse to allow them to come back. Seems like a win win situation.

[somemoreequalthanothers]

and Mexico (and a number of other nations) are not willing to extradite someone into death penalty jeopardy.

I've always been disgusted by that line of thought. It shows total disregard for the victims of crime and seems to be a left wing kook philosophy.

[Enduring Freedom]

the american left will destroy the country if you let them

freepers, will you let them?

[WashingtonStateRepublican]

This is outrageous! From what I recall hearing, "Dog" had permission from the Mexican Police before arresting and transporting this sick sexual predator. Dog said himself, if he ends up in a Mexican prison, he will be killed. I pray that this is not the case. "Dog" is one of a few great men that America has left, he's a bad guy gone good who tries to help others turn their lives around for the better. He preaches the word of God and makes every effort to set a good example for all that he encounters.

[BlackbirdSST]

Looks like Mexico is unwilling to grant Americans extraterritorial jurisdiction and believes that foreigners should follow Mexican Laws while in Mexico.

That's RICH! Blackbird.

[lentulusgracchus]

A lot of people do not like the Dog; he is a showboat and melodramatic. Yet, I cannot help but admire a man that makes such a promise and keeps it in such a spectacular way.

The Mexicans will kill him in prison. He

• Embarrassed the Mexicans by showing the world that they were harboring a rich pervert-dirtbag-criminal
• Interfered with a protected person who had paid all his mordida
• Is guilty of being a gringo with a pair of cojones, which is not permitted in Mexico
• Insulted the majesty of Mexican law and the manhood of its owners

They'll kill him like they killed that Midwestern businessman in Juarez, back in 1993 or whenever it was, who had the impudence to demand a lawyer after he got set up and stung on a "currency violation" rap in a typical Mexican LE badger-sting. The Juarez cops beat the guy to death in the back of the jail, with the knowledge and consent of the judge (who probably told them to do it). Then they called his family at home and told them they could come and get his body -- which was the first they had heard about it, of course.

[Iwo Jima]

I nominate you to go take Dog into custody.

[FreedomPoster]

We have extradition treaties with any number of countries, so there is tons of precedent, on that point.

Now, whether or not this case is a justifiable extradition, is another question altogether.

[panaxanax]

"...how many other criminals have fled back to Mexico."

I just heard last night from a Border Patrol spokesman that 1 out of every 3 illegals captured at the border are already wanted on a crime in the U.S.

[gotribe]

Hopefully, he can make this go away with money.

I don't know, the mexis may want to set a high-profile example. In your face sort of thing.

[panaxanax]

"How many more times is the country going to bow to fraking Mexico before people start revolting."

Sorry to say, but we'll be smooching Mexican butt for the rest of our lives, as well as will children and grandchildren.

The entire problem lies in the NWO formation of the North American Union, NAFTA, CAFTA etc. and has been accelerated under the Bush x1, Clinton x2, Bush x3 presidencies. The final act will be if the HildaBeast is elected in '08.

The time to revolt is long gone. We've learned that it cannot be done at the ballot box. "Speak with your vote" (haha). The generation that has the power to make a difference are too busy upgrading their already overpriced homes with granite counter-tops and hardwood floors. They are in debt deeper than any generation before them and they will not rock the boat.

It is the lack of conviction and the will to sacrifice that has done our country in. Granted, there are a few that think as you and I, but a few just won't be enough to complete the job.

The answer, IMO, is to elect a man like Duncan Hunter that will give us back the pride we lost after Reagan left office.

[lentulusgracchus]

I just heard last night from a Border Patrol spokesman that 1 out of every 3 illegals captured at the border are already wanted on a crime in the U.S.

There was a stink in Houston last fall when a well-liked and decorated Houston policeman was shot in the head and killed by a mojado that the policeman had stopped for a minor traffic infraction. The guy didn't feel like going back to Mexico, so he assassinated the cop.

Turns out he was a violent felon with priors, but the bureaucrats have been wiping the records on deportees. So if you get sent home to Mexico, your priors are expunged!! Who gave that order, I wonder?

That Houston cop didn't have a chance. He was a "mushroom" in the game of coddling illegals.

[grjr21]

If you break the law you should face the consequences .Especially in a situation like this where he went to a foreign country in order to break their law.

Chapman is not a Grey Lensman he's not allowed to break a law just because it's for a good purpose.

If you feel this is wrong than I would suppose you don't have a problem with Mexicans coming to the U.S. illegally if it's for a good purpose like doing the jobs Americans don't want to do.

[Heartland Mom]

If Mexico was unwilling to extradite Luster then we should be unwilling to extradite Chapman. Exactly! Mexico thumbs its nose at us every day in a myriad of ways. By being such a corrupt hell-hole that harbors a serial rapist and doesn't help us enforce our laws by extraditing Luster and then turning around and putting Dog through this - they really show themselves to be the epitome of hypocrites. Mexico is just mad at Dog because they didn't make any money off the capture.

[Gritty]

The Mexicans want him back, so I guess we'll have to give in. It's the American way when dealing with Mexico. Roll over and play be dead.

*sigh*