Dog and Beth reunite after his release on bail on September 15th, 2006 (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni).
Duane 'Dog' Chapman arrested in Hawaii Thursday, September 14th, 2006 Honolulu
Dog, Leland and Tim were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals early Thursday, September 14 in connection with charges stemming from their 2003 arrest of convicted serial rapist, Andrew Luster.
Andrew Luster, the famed heir to the Max Factor cosmetics fortune, was convicted of drugging and raping three women over a four year span. During his trial in 2003, Luster fled the country to Mexico. In June 2003, Dog and his team tracked the fugitive Luster in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where he was living under an alias, and arrested him.
As bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico, Dog, Tim and Leland were arrested by the Mexican authorities andLuster was handed over to the United States government by the Mexicans. He was subsequently found
How You Can Help
1) Write or email your senator, congressman and governor. See the note below from a loyal fan club member with some good ideas.
2) Donate to Dog's Defense Fund Checks or money orders to:
DTBH Defense Fund PO Box 130781 The Woodlands, TX 77393-0781
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guilty and is currently serving a 124 year prison sentence. Bounty hunting is illegal in Mexico, and Dog, Tim and Leland were arrested by the Mexican authorities. After being released on bail, Dog, his family and team, returned to Hawaii and to their lives as bounty hunters.
Update, Friday, September 15th, 2006
Dog, Leland and Tim were all released on bail on Friday, September 15th, 2006, as the judge concluded they are not flight risks. While out on bail, they will be required to remain in the state and wear electronic monitoring devices until they return to court for extradition hearings to face trial in Mexico. No date has been set for those hearings,
A note from a loyal Fan Club member ...
Fan Club and Chapmans,
Thought you might want to email this to the fan club, friends, family, co-workers, etc. to get some attention. How to Help Dog, Tim, & Leland Respectfully contact the following individuals on behalf of Dog, Tim, & Leland Chapman.
Call the US Attorney General's Office 202-353-1555, leave a message any day, any time.
Call the White House Comment Line and leave a message for President Bush. That direct number is 202-456-1111.
Keep praying. Never underestimate the power of prayer. Pray for Dog, Tim, & Leland's protection, peace of mind & spirit, for wisdom; favor with US officials and judges; for justice to prevail; for their families - especially their wives and kids; and for their business not to take a financial loss.
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