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♥NOT OVER YET! HOW TO HELP!♥
1. Call the US Attorney General's Office 202-353-1555, leave a message any day, any time.
2. Call the White House Comment Line and leave a message for President Bush. That direct number is 202-456-1111.
3. Email the White House at [email protected]
4. Email the US Attorney General Gonzales at: [email protected]
5. Email the Hawaiian Governor Lingle & Lt. Governor Aiona at: http://www.hawaii.gov/gov/contact/email [email protected]
6. Email your own state's governor. Do a search for example NJ Governor.
7. Email Hawaii's senators: Senator Akaka http://akaka.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact. Home AND Senator Inouye http://inouye.senate.gov/
8. Email your own state's senators. You can find them at: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_c fm.cfm
9. 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.
Leland Blane Chapman

(Born December 14, 1976 in Groom, Texas) is a bounty hunter, bail bondsman, athlete and third son of Duane "DOG" Chapman, and younger brother of Duane Lee Chapman II. As a teenager, Leland was in a Denver, Colorado gang. He spent four years in a youth detention facility, otherwise known as a reform school. He considers his father, his son Dakota, and "the spirit of Hawaii" as the three major influences that made him go straight. At 21, Leland started a Da Kine Bail Bonds branch in Kona, Hawaii.
Leland has a second son, Cobie, and shares a close relationship with both of his parents, appearing often in his father's reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter, along with Dog and the other members of his crew. He divides his time between his bail bonds business and professionally competing in boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts ("Ultimate Fighting"). He and his now ex-wife Maui divorced in 2005.
On September 14, 2006, Leland Chapman, along with his father Duane "Dog" Chapman and bounty hunting partner Tim Chapman, were arrested in Hawaii on 2003 Mexican charges concerning their involvement in the arrest of fugitive Max Factor heir Andrew Luster. The charges were illegal detention and conspiracy in an alleged kidnapping in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco State, Mexico. They were held overnight in Federal custody and were released on September 15 on bond pending extradition proceedings.If extradited by the U.S. and convicted in Mexico, they could be sentenced up to six years in a Mexican jail. On September 15, 2006, Leland was released (with the others) on $100,000 bail. He has been ordered to stay in his house except when working and he must wear an electronic tracking device. He was also ordered to give up his passport. An extradition hearing is set for November 16, 2006.br
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OCTOBER 21ST 2006 UPDATE!
REMEMBER TO KEEP SIGNING THE PETITIONS AND TO KEEP SUPPORTING THE CHAPMANS!!!************************************************* *******************
NEWS!! NEWS!!
"MEXICAN COURT THROWS DOG A BONE" OCTOBER 21ST 2006-HONOLULU ADVERTISER
By Ken Kobayashi Advertiser Courts Writer
Duane "Dog" Chapman attended a Honolulu press conference yesterday with his wife, Beth, and his lawyers, Brook Hart and William Bollard, right. Bollard was explaining the status of Chapman's case.
BRUCE ASATO | The Honolulu Advertiser
Lawyers for Duane "Dog" Chapman expressed confidence yesterday that they'll be able to resolve his criminal case in Mexico, which would mean he would not have to be extradited to that country.Chapman faces a charge of deprivation of liberty in connection with his capture of convicted rapist and fugitive Andrew Luster in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in 2003.But William Bollard, an attorney from Irvine, Calif., who has been working with Mexican lawyers, said a federal court in Mexico issued an order Tuesday halting any criminal proceedings until a hearing to review challenges by Chapman, his son and an associate."We have a very high degree of confidence that we will be able to successfully defend against those charges," Bollard said.The resolution would then result in the Mexican government withdrawing the pending request in federal courts here to extradite the three to Mexico, the lawyer said.Bollard spoke at a press conference at the Neal Blaisdell Center exhibition hall that also included Brook Hart, Chapman's Honolulu attorney; Chapman; and Chapman's wife, Beth, to explain the status of the cases against the three men.Chapman told reporters that dealing with the extradition request has been "terrible" for him. "It's like the hunter has become the hunted," he said.But he said once his case is resolved, he hopes to return to Mexico and "chase down" felons.Chapman said some think they can avoid capture by going to Mexico. But once the case is resolved, he said he wants to return and capture the fugitives."We will be vindicated because we did the right thing," Beth Chapman said.Duane Chapman, his son Leland Chapman and Tim Chapman (no relation) were arrested by Mexican authorities the morning of June 18, 2003, after they had caught Luster, who had fled from California six months earlier. Luster was later sent back to California where he is serving a 124-year prison term.The three posted bail, then later left Mexico. Last month, they were arrested here and held overnight at the Federal Detention Center before they were released on bond.The arrests have sparked a nationwide protest by supporters trying to halt the extradition of the popular star of the bounty hunter reality TV series and the two other men.The Chapmans' attorneys also said they were providing the Mexican court with evidence that the three were not trying to leave Mexico with Luster, but were headed to a Mexican police station to turn him in when they got arrested.Hart said Duane Chapman thought he could legally arrest Luster under the Mexican constitution because Luster had violated Mexican law by entering the country under a false name. In addition, the Chapmans were with a man they believed was an on-duty Mexican police officer when they caught Luster, and they later left the country on the "faulty" advice of a Mexican lawyer who told them they could leave, Hart said.Bollard said the lawyer later asked for $250,000 and said if they didn't pay him, their legal problems would get worse. Bollard identified the lawyer as Jorge Garza Morales, but said they haven't confirmed that he had a license to practice law.Hart also said the local Mexican authorities did not have a "significant appreciation" of Luster, who was going to Mexican nightspots and bars and essentially doing the same thing that got him convicted in California. The lawyer said Mexican authorities later found date rape drugs among Luster's belongings at a hotel and in his vehicle.Bollard said he was seeking a dismissal of the charges, or at least a resolution that might include paying a fine.The charges against the three each carry a prison term of six months to four years, he said.The Chapmans' lawyers said the U.S. Attorney's Office in Hawai'i has been cooperative in pushing back the extradition case to give them a chance to resolve the Mexican charges.Assistant U.S. Attorney Larry Butrick said its office went along with a request by the Chapmans' lawyers for a postponement."Hopefully, they can resolve it," he said.Reach Ken Kobayashi at [email protected]. ************************************************************ ********
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! FROM THE EXTRADITION CASE- THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER OCTOBER 20TH 2006
By Ken Kobayashi Advertiser Staff WriterAttorneys for Duane "Dog" Chapman announced today that they've made progress in trying to resolve the bounty hunter's pending criminal charge in Mexico.William Bollard of Irvine, Calif., said a Mexican court has issued an order halting criminal proceedings on Chapman's deprivation of liberty charge related to Chapman catching convicted rapist and fugitive Andrew Lester in Mexico three years ago.He said he is seeking dismissal of the charge, which would result in the Mexican government withdrawing its request to have Chapman extradited to Mexico.At a news conference, Chapman thanked his supporters and said he hopes the matter can be resolved so he can return to Mexico to "chase down fugitives.""These guys know where we can't find them," Chapman said.Chapman's extradition case won't be heard in federal courts here until next year.Reach Ken Kobayashi at [email protected]. ************************************************************ ********
NEWS FROM THE HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN OCTOBER 20TH 2006
"Dog's" extradition put on hold Star-Bulletin Staff [email protected] extradition to Mexico of Hawaii bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman has been put on hold while a Mexican court investigates a claim by Chapman’s attorneys that he was properly supervised by someone he thought was a police officer.Mexico charged Chapman with depravation of liberty after his June 2003 capture of American fugitive Andrew Luster, who had been convicted in absentia of rape.Bounty hunting in Mexico is illegal unless it is conducted under supervision of a Mexican law enforcement official, according to Chapman’s attorneys William Bollard and Brook Hart.Chapman, his son Leland and his partner Tim Chapman were arrested last month. They face four months to six years in a Mexican prison. ************************************************************ ********
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
10/19/2006The Official Newsletter of Dog The Bounty Hunter Vol 2 Issue 12HEADLINE NEWSMAJOR DECISION COMING IN THE ANDREW LUSTER CASE AGAINST DOG AND THE POSSE 10/19/2006 Dog is in route back to Hawaii and plans an important news conference on Friday A source close to the Chapman family has been informed that a "major break" in the Andrew er criminal case against Dog, Tim and Leland will soon be announced. Dog had his ankle bracelet removed permanently yesterday, and his Mexican Attorney is currently in route from Mexico with the important information. His flight will arrive in Hawaii on Thursday morning and a press conference has been scheduled for 10:00 am (Hawaii time) Friday October 20, 2006. Check back Friday where you will learn first hand of the outcome of the conference and this exciting news.Story provided by Delores Smith, Contributing Journalist? Copyright 2006 Dog the Bounty Hunter****************************************************** **************2. The full media press release:BREAKING NEWS - PRESS CONFERENCE MEDIA ALERT
BREAKING NEWS - PRESS CONFERENCE: DUANE "DOG" CHAPMAN, ATTORNEYS CALL PRESS CONFERENCE ON FRIDAY, 10/20/06, 10 A.M., AT NBC EXHIBITION HALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 19, 2006MEDIA CONTACTS:IN HONOLULU: Please note that Hawaii Time is 6 hours behind EST. Mona K. Wood IKAIKA Communications tel. (808) 218-5546 e-mail: [email protected] LA: Alan Nevins The Firm tel. (310) 860-8000Honolulu, HI - Duane “Dog” Chapman and his attorneys, William Bollard and Brook Hart, have called a press conference to make a major announcement re the extradition case, as follows:WHO: Duane “Dog” Chapman, William Bollard, and Brook Hart, with Beth Chapman, Tim Chapman, and Leland Chapman WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2006 • 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii Time) WHERE: Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Honolulu, HawaiiBackground Duane “Dog” Chapman, star of the top-rated A&E television show DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER, was arrested last month by U.S. marshals in Hawaii on charges of illegal detention and conspiracy in his June 18, 2003, capture in Mexico of cosmetics heir Andrew er. Also arrested were Leland Chapman, Duane’s son, and Timothy Chapman, their associate. The three spent one night in the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, and were released after posting bail. The three have been ordered to appear at an extradition hearing, which has not yet been scheduled.Since the arrest, hundreds of thousands of fans from across the country and around the world – including 29 members of Congress – have been pleading with the U.S. and Mexican authorities for their freedom and holding them up as “heroes” for bringing serial rapist er to justice. er is serving a 124-year prison sentence for his heinous crimes against the women he drugged, raped, and videotaped.REPOSTED: "Dog" Chapman Mexican Legal Proceedings Stayed Posted Oct 20th 2006 8:40AM by TMZ Staff Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TVSources close to the Duane "Dog" Chapman legal case tell TMZ that the Mexican courts have put a stay on further legal proceedings in the bounty hunter's matter. Meanwhile, the reality star's legal team is gathering more evidence as to his actions while in Mexico, and sources tell TMZ that when the evidence is presented, the Mexican court is expected to rule "favorably."Chapman's saga began last month when he was arrested along with two cohorts, including his son Leland, in Mexico on charges of illegal detention and conspiracy in connection with his apprenhension of convicted rapist and Max Factor heir Andrew er. (Bounty hunting is a crime in Mexico.) The Mexican government wanted Chapman extradited to face the charges, which could lead to a prison term of up to four years.In an effort to avoid extradition, the "Dog the Bounty Hunter" star offered shortly after his arrest to apologize to Mexico, to pay a fine, to forfeit the bail he posted in the country, and to make a charitable contribution.