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Dog Free: "We're Not Saying We Told You So ..."

The DogDuane "Dog" Chapman found out conclusively today that he won't be locked up in a Mexican jail -- and he could barely contain his relief. Que bueno!

In a statement to AETV.com, the famed Bounty Hunter told fans, "I'm just like in shock right now," after a Mexican court granted him his freedom this morning. Still, he refused to take the opportunity to talk trash; instead, the clearly emotionally drained Dog -- one of TV's toughest tough guys -- just lost it.

Meanwhile, his Huntress, Beth Chapman, gave us the news update, namely that a court in Puerto Vallarta considered the motion of Dog's lawyers -- which said that the statute of limitations had run out -- and decided to let Dog and his two associates go free. "Many many mahalos," says Beth to Dog's supporters, "and aloha."

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16. Bounty hunters are no better than the criminals they bond. Duane Chapman is aconvicted felon, multiple dui offender and has his own demonds with drugs.
You are a fool if you believe the "character" on tv.

Posted at 6:24PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by FlBiker

17. Hello it was not the mexican government persay but the american government that did what they did to this fine bunch of americans. They didnt have to put him in federal prison but they did. He did what this government couldnt or didnt want to... O and yes they mexican laws are messed up. If the dog wasnt who he was this would have been over with a twenty dollar bill. Believe me WAY TO GO DOG!!!!

Posted at 9:46PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by cooldawg

18. A MILLION CONGRATS DOG< LELAND< AND TIM!!!! WE LOVE YOU! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND NO ICE IN PARADISE!!!!!!!!

::MUAH::

Posted at 6:29PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Sadie

19. Wow Pam. You "know someone that knows him?" Fascinating. I also "know someone that knows" Lindsey Loham and Britney Spears and Angelina Jolie. LOL!

Sour grapes Pam? Awwww..

Posted at 6:31PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Lillian Gorham

20. On 1-10-02 charges were filed
against Beth Smith, a/k/a Alice E. Barmore, in the Jefferson County
Court (case number 2002CR000080) for Extortion-Unlawful Act (2
counts), False Imprisonment (2 counts), Forgery-Check/Commercial
Instrument and Obstructing Government Operations. Her co-defendant,
Mary Angell, was also charged with the same complaints except for the
obstruction charge and had an additional charge of Forgery 2. All
charges on Ms. Barmore were dismissed by the DA except for
obstructing government operations (misdemeanor); she pled guilty and
received a fine of $750.00 plus court costs and a $25.00 fee for to
make the fine in installment payments. It is rumored part of the
agreement with the DA was she would surrender her bail license in
Colorado, much to the relief of real bail agents with whom she always
argued with, swore at and threatened. She is perhaps the most despised
person in the bail industry.

Posted at 6:30PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Dawgpoop

21. Re: Comment 18--and your point is? Beth isn't perfect? I guess we knew that. I'm not perfect. You're not either. Surprise!

Posted at 6:32PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Lillian Gorham

22. The Chapmans are the best.
Who else gets married on the day their daughter dies, high on heroin in a stolen car.
Hooray for the hillbillys!!

Posted at 6:34PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by FlBiker

23. DAWGPOOP!! This is a time celebration for the chapmans and their fans...... If you don't like them keep your mouth shut and stop raining on OUR PARADE!! Let me guess YOU have NEVER made a mistake??

Well, they have and I have. But I can tell you the good they have done outweighs the bad in their past! What have you done for society? What good have you done to protect the children of tommorrow???? I bet NOTHING!

Posted at 6:39PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Sadie

24. Lillian

I have known this person for 20 years. They stayed at Dog's house and SAW ALOT! So Yes I know someone that knows him. Sour grapes? No. BTW thier book on Dog will be out soon.

Posted at 6:36PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Pam

25. I have not seen this show, but I have been following the horrid story, and I am SO incredibly happy this is over for this man and his family. So much corruption over there, and to think that something like this can happen is so terrifying. So good luck, Dog, have a super celebration with your wonderful family.

Posted at 6:38PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Desiree

26. yay! i am so happy for them!

Posted at 2:47PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by alicia

27. YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE ... hits stores nationwide on the 7th.

Posted at 6:43PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Sadie

28. Mexico sucks... build the wall

Posted at 6:55PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by lmao

29. Wow, Biker, not very nice, not very..........HUMAN of you. Celebrating this man's freedom from a corrupt country is what this is all about. So what if they got married on the date of their daughter's death. What better way to honor and celebrate their daughter's memory? I think that is beautiful, and so touching.

Posted at 6:43PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Desiree

30. Love you, Dog and family. All the best in the future.

Posted at 6:48PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by gingergirl

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