Celebrity Justice
Drop the Chalupa -- Dog's Going Nowhere!

Posted Nov 5th 2007 8:38PM by TMZ Staff

A federal judge in Hawaii has ruled that bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman will not face extradition to Mexico on charges of "unlawful deprivation of liberty." The Dog is finally free!

The judge found that there was no evidence that Dog, son Leland and brother Tim were actually charged with an extraditable offense or that a "valid warrant for their arrest exists."

As TMZ first reported, a Mexican trial judge threw out all charges against Dog and his associates last August, but a federal judge said he needed more time to look at the case -- and went on a 3-month vacation! That judge finally ruled today, ending the Chapman's Mexican legal nightmare.

The group had been charged for their role in the 2003 capture of Max Factor heir Andrew Luster, who disappeared while awaiting trial on rape charges in California -- he was convicted in absentia. Bounty hunting is considered a crime in Mexico. Luster currently sits in the slammer serving a 124-year prison sentence.

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1. While I disagree with his "affectionate" or non harmful (so he says) use of the word N&664R I do think it was an excellent choice of the Mexican judge to go on vacation and leave Dog alone for jailing Andrew Luster. I'm sorry, but Dog just looks like the kind of person who uses the N word all the time....look at him! He's got to remember that people are stereotyping him when they see him as well...and it's not like we're thinkin he's all that!

Posted at 9:13PM on Nov 5th 2007 by SuperstarSteve

2. I LOVE DOG AND HIS FAMILY!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'VE OVERCOME THIS ONE HURDLE AND NOW YOU CAN FOCUS ON GETTING YOUR SHOW BACK ON THE AIR!!!

HANG IN THERE GUYS!!!

Posted at 9:13PM on Nov 5th 2007 by LA

3. Negro means black in Mexican.

Posted at 9:14PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Borat

4. While the heat has been turned down for Dog, it's still cooking his goose. Hopefully he can get things right.

Posted at 9:19PM on Nov 5th 2007 by bankroll

5. I very much appreciate Duane Chapman for capturing Andrew Luster. I hope Luster receives the same treatment in prison that he showed to his victims -- not a pretty sight.

Posted at 9:19PM on Nov 5th 2007 by SinCity

6. Why would Dog say any of this to a son who had already sold a story to the Enquirer????? That son needs to have his a** kicked.

Posted at 9:21PM on Nov 5th 2007 by NOT BETH

7. ...now THAT is a fair judgement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Posted at 9:24PM on Nov 5th 2007 by jr

8. From previous comments regarding Dog you would think he is Satan himself. At least he had the balls to go get this piece of garbage. Hopefully they'll put him in with a big bubba that needs a little love. He looks like a person that uses the N word all the time??? What kind of dumbass comment is that. You sound like the type of person that unfortunately has the use of a computer and should be gagged.

Posted at 9:26PM on Nov 5th 2007 by perfection

9. would it be appropriate for mike vick to let dog fight?

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Posted at 9:32PM on Nov 5th 2007 by eyeamtym

10. dog said the n word the same as a black guy on the streets would say it. hell even some white wanna be black guys say it and it is all cool. double standard hypocritical people just looking for trouble. either we can all say it or none of us can and if none of us can then where is the freedom of speech freedom fighters? that being said just because we can say things sometimes there should be more respect. we hopefully try not to curse in front of kids or priest or situations that it is uncalled for because of respect.

Posted at 9:36PM on Nov 5th 2007 by eyeamtym

11. I am so glad they at least have this off their shoulders.

Posted at 9:37PM on Nov 5th 2007 by http:stormythoughts.blogspot.com

12. ...how many times to we read " WHITE TRASH " on here...doesn't matter WHO it is posted by!!...just ignorant!!

Posted at 9:48PM on Nov 5th 2007 by jr

13. go Dog go!!!

Posted at 9:50PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Doug

14. I love the dog and his family. You know we have all said things in private within our family. It wasn't like he said it on TV or in public. People love to kick a dog when he's down. They should be ashamed of themselves. You know even when he was talking to Tucker on the telephone he was being reasonable and treating him with respect. He even said he would help him find a job if he didn't give up the trouble making girlfriend. I think he was treating Tucker with a lot of respect, just had a different view of the girlfriend and upset with the situation she was creating. I would have been ranting a lot more than he did. Also in past shows I have heard him brag on Tucker and talk like a very proud father. He is a good father and nobody can say different. Tucker will some day regret doing what he did to his father. Knowing the dog, what Tucker did hurt him so much more than losing his show. He will never get over the hurt of that. You go Dog and Beth. I love all of you. Tim has a classy as hell wife too. Love Tim, Duane Lee, Leland and Baby Lisa. I'm praying for you everyday. Come back.~~~~~~~~~

Posted at 9:54PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Janet

15. YAY!Now A&E needs to bring back the Dog.

Posted at 9:59PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Just a TMZ reader!

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