2006-09-16 16:27:36 · 14 answers · asked by leeann d 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Dog the Bounty Hunter Special appeared on A&E last night. Critics may dismiss his plight because they see his show as a novelty. But I say to you this is of great import because there are three men’s lives at stake. This certainly deserves the attention of the public and the US government.
I am so incensed at his arrest and possible extradition back to Mexico. The whole thing is disgusting.
Duane “Dog” Chapman’s life and the life of son Leland & brother Tim hang in the balance over a minor misdemeanor – the capture of Andrew Luster – notorious rapist now serving 124 year sentence in prison.
While in custody in a US federal detention facility, their lives were threatened by familiar faces and other inmates seeking revenge for his bounty hunting profession. The Mexican prison’s conditions would be worse and they would most likely not live to serve the 4 month to 4 year sentence that misdemeanor carries.
“…. Mexico routinely declines to extradite suspects facing life in prison or the death penalty. Mexico's Supreme Court, which favors rehabilitation and views capital punishment and no-parole sentences as cruel, has blocked numerous extraditions until U.S. authorities agreed to lower the potential punishment a suspect faced in an American court.”
“Mexico itself has a mixed track record for returning fugitives. In the case of American citizens who flee to Mexico, it can take U.S. officials months or even years to get a fugitive returned if they have a good lawyer.”
Source:
http://www.courttv.com/trials/luster/062303_mexico_ctv.html
I hope the Department of Justice does not let the American people down and three of its very fine citizens that need its help. Keep the Dog Free!!!!
2006-09-20 05:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Vicki B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bounty hunting is illegal in the country of Mexico and that's what he did when he captured Andrew Luster, a fugitive. Dog promised to attend future hearings but did not show up so Mexico asked the Feds to turn him in to them. Long story short when in Rome obey that country's rules and do as the Romans do.
2006-09-16 16:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by louie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He caught Andrew Luster, the heir to Max Factor Cosmetics. That was three years ago. Since it was a high profile case, catching him was his path to popularity. Unfortunately, bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico still. Weird that it took Mexico three years to press charges though. But more than likely the charges will be reduced or dropped because he is so famous. Time will only tell. Did ya see the pics of him sitting in his jail cell? Not so suave looking without his feathers and hair done..hehe..
2006-09-16 16:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sara Lee 23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was arrested on a Mexican charge of arresting someone in Mexico. They do not allow a bounty hunter in Mexico and the Mexican government sent out an exterdition papers to the U.S. government and the U.S. government arrested Dog at his home.
He is out on bail in Hawaii and is waiting for some word from the government of both countries on what will go on next.
2006-09-16 16:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by fatboysdaddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was from when he caught the Max Factor heir for fleeing his court case (raping 3 women).
Bounty Hunting is illegal in Mexico. He (and his son and associate) were released on bail, but never returned for the court date. This was back in 2003.
Odds are the charges will be dropped, too much bad press if not. He's back home in Hawai'i now.
2006-09-16 16:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was something about it in the paper. Apparently he has been charged with kidnapping in relation to the capture of a wanted criminal in Mexico. His managers say he will be vindicated. I am not a fan so I am not all that interested but I did pause for a time while doing the crossword.
2006-09-16 16:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Friday I heard that he would be in jail until they straightened out the court date in Mexico for capturing the Max Factor heir there.
2006-09-16 16:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he caught the heir to Max Factor in Mexico, he was fleeing for murder charges, well in Mexico there are no bounty hunters, so what he did was considered kidnapping ,his entire crew got arrested too..
2006-09-16 16:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by snoogans 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was arrested in Mexico for "hunting" a criminal yet that action is illegal in Mexico so he now has to go to court or something,
2006-09-16 16:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by thirdeyeblind_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VENUS IS RIGHT EWXCEPT THAT BOUNTY HUNTING IS LEAGAL AS LONG AS THEY HUNTER HAS PERMISSION FROM THE MEXICAN GOV'T...HOW DO U THINK THE US MARSHALS HAVE PEOPLE EXPEDITED...ANYWAY HE DIDN'T HAVE PERMISSION SO HE GOT FUCT...
2006-09-16 16:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by moosefacekilla247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋