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The Heene family just wanted a reality show -- and now Dog the Bounty Hunter has an easy solution for getting them on one: Just jump bail.
As TMZ previously reported, criminal charges could be filed against one or both parents -- but arrests aren't expected until next week.
Filed under: Balloon Boy
We just talked to Beth Chapman, who gave us the blow-by-blow of last night's crazy perp chase -- and she says it all started when the guy almost ran Dog over with his truck.
Beth says the "Bounty Hunter" crew found the perp sitting in his truck last night. She says when the dude spotted Dog approaching, he stepped on the gas -- forcing Dog to dive out of the way.
Beth says she tailed the guy, and then saw him take a turn too fast and flip his ride. She says he jumped out of the truck and took off through a field on foot.
It worked -- the dude is still at large.
The guy who allegedly fired a gun at "Dog" Chapman last month is officially off the hook for that incident -- because officials claim they can't prove the suspect was ever packin' heat in the first place.
The El Paso County Assistant DA in Colorado has dropped the attempted murder charge against Hoang Nguyen, claiming they received conflicting statements from Dog, his cohort Bobby Brown and Dog's son Leland about the shooting -- and that there was no bullet hole, bullet or shell casing found at the scene.
Prosecutors also claim Dog never forked over footage of the incident -- which was allegedly shot by his "Bounty Hunter" crew -- even though officials say they made several requests for it.
Chapman released this statement following the decision: "It's my job to find 'em and fix 'em, not put more charges on a fugitive. That's not my style. Nguyen apologized to me when I captured him, and I'm cool with that."
We've just learned the guy who allegedly fired a handgun at Duane "Dog" Chapman has been booked for attempted homicide -- even though cops say they've found no physical evidence of a shooting.
Colorado Springs Police tell us there was no gun found on Hoang Nguyen's person, and they've yet to find a bullet hole or shell casing at the scene.
Cops says Nguyen was booked for attempted homicide simply based on the initial accusations by "Dog."
Story developing...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Duane "Dog" Chapman and one of his associates were shot at by a man they were trying to apprehend yesterday.
According to police in Colorado Springs, Colo., Chapman and bail bondsman Bobby Brown were attempting to bring in a man named Hoang Nguyen when he allegedly fired at least one shot at Chapman and Brown with a handgun before fleeing on a motorcycle.
Chapman and Brown were armed with paintball guns and returned fire.
Hoang was later arrested without incident by Chapman early this morning.
BTW -- Dog's film crew was there ... but missed the shot (pardon the pun).
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Most kids celebrate their 21st birthday with an all-night bender ending with a prayer to the porcelain god -- but not Dog Chapman's daughter Lyssa ... she spent hers with her dad. A bounty hunter.
At least he can post her bail.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird
Duane "Dog" Chapman, wife Beth, son Leland and former partner Tim have all filed suit against a lawyer who they say not only effed up their case, he took them for a ton o' cash!
In the lawsuit, filed Friday in Orange County Superior Court, the Chapmans say they hired attorney William Bollard to help get them out of the serious Mexican jam they were in. They say Bollard claimed to be an experto in Mexican law -- with tons of connections there -- but turned out to be far from it.
According to the suit, not only did Bollard totally bungle their case, he "repeatedly" asked for massive amounts of cash, threatening if the Chapmans didn't pay up, they would immediately be thrown in the carcel!
The Chapmans have thrown a litany of complaints at this lawyer, including legal malpractice, breach of contract and infliction of emotional distress and are asking a judge to award them damages.
Bollard could not be reached for comment.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
It's impossible to get Robin Williams to answer a serious question -- and he'll use whatever accent necessary to dodge the issue.
Also in L.A.: Mario Lopez played Laker cheerleader, Larry Birkhead got overshadowed by Chris Evans, Dog Chapman went out with his giant litter, Mayer played it solo and Kathy Griffin was disappointed Clay didn't knock her up.
In NY: Rehab must have worked because Kirsten Dunst looked happy, Jay-Z was thankful and Natalie Portman went walking with her Jesus-alike boyfriend.
Filed under: Star Catcher
TMZ has learned that Dog Chapman's felon-chasing litter is all back for "Dog the Bounty Hunter's" triumphant return to A&E -- well, all except for Tim Chapman, Duane's not-brother bro (they're not related) who was arrested last January in a Honolulu mall parking lot.
Check out the photo taken at the relaunch press conference -- Tim Chapman, Dog's partner in crime fighting for many years, is noticeably absent. A&E tells us he's taking a breather this season to deal with "personal issues."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV
Fugitives can rest easy -- for the moment! Dog and Beth Chapman arrived at LAX yesterday, with a whole litter of their kids, fresh off some bounty huntin'. Dog's voice was gone from barking at criminals, so Beth had to take charge and do all the talking.
Like most wives.
Dog Chapman's wife Beth was glad to blab about the new season of their show -- but quickly turned less vocal when asked about their son's recent arrest.
Tucker -- the same son who leaked those infamous phone calls to the National Enquirer -- was busted last week on a parole violation. Beth gave TMZ a little insight though, telling us she was "sorry" about him being jailed.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Reality TV
Dog can rest easy now that he knows his show is going back on the air. Fugitives, however, cannot.
Yesterday, Chapman and his petite wife, Beth, were out shopping in Beverly Hills -- where fans congratulated him on returning to television.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Reality TV
Rapper Too Short is no stranger to foul language -- just check out some of his song titles. So who better to weigh in on Dog Chapman's racial tirade?
TMZ caught up with Short Dog at Social Group's Sutra in the OC, Check out his hilarious rant and see if he blows the whistle and calls a foul on Dog, or if he rises to the Bounty Hunter's defense!
In a conversation with TMZ, Christopher Hecht vigorously defended his dad, Duane "Dog" Chapman, against charges of racism. But just a few months ago, Chris was barking about the Dog, and it wasn't too kind.
Hecht called in to the Lewis and Floorwax show on Denver's 103.5 FM The Fox back in June, and made some serious allegations about Dog, mainly relating to drug use. "He knows I know the secrets," said Chris. "I'll put him in check."
But today, in his exclusive sit-down with TMZ, Hecht was singing a different tune, telling us that his father "is not this monster that people think" and explaining what happened between Dog and his younger brother. What's more, Chris, who served prison time, admitted that he had been previously paid by the National Enquirer interview.
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