Suspicion of conspiracy and illegal detention

Duane “Dog” Chapman, the TV reality star, and two of his co-stars who were arrested for illegal detention and conspiracy have been released on bail.

Duane “Dog” Chapman was released on $300,000 bail after he spent a night in a federal detention center. His co-stars on the popular A&E show "Dog The Bounty Hunter" were set free on $100,000 bail each.

53-year-old Chapman was arrested together with his son, Leland Chapman and associate Timothy Chapman, Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy and illegal detention of Max Factor heir, Andrew Luster, on June 18, 2003, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. US Marshal Mark Hanohano says the arrest "went down without incident".

Mona K. Wood, Chapman’s spokesperson, labeled the arrest as being shocking and declared that Chapman’s file will be cleared.

"This was a shock, and is obviously a very upsetting time for the Chapman family," Wood said in a statement. "Chapman is a true modern-day hero. He arrests the bad guys – he is definitely not one of them. He shall be vindicated."

Jay Bieber, public affairs officer for the U.S. Marshal's office in Hawaii, told People magazine that Chapman was "compliant and very respectful. We handle every warrant we receive seriously, and this investigation was handled just like any other."

After his release, while his bodyguards rushed him through the dozens of fans who held signs saying, "Let go our hero," and reporters who gathered in front of the Federal Building last night, Chapman promised them he will be cleared of all charges. He thanked everyone present there for their support, while his wife, Beth, who was by his side kept yelling at him to “shut up.”

"We're glad for our support," Duane Chapman said. "We're glad for everything. Everyone loves us, thank you very much. If it wasn't for the people that love us, we don't know what would have happened. We love America. The federal marshals treated us with great respect. But let me tell you, you never want to go to a federal prison because it's terrible."

None of the three will able to leave their homes except for work. Judge Barry Kurren, US Magistrate declared that he decided to let them go, because he didn’t see them as being a flight risk.

"Just look at him," Kurren said, referring to the long-haired star of the popular A&E reality show, "Dog the Bounty Hunter." "There's no way he can elude capture if he attempts to flee."

They were ordered to surrender their passports, to stay in Hawaii, not possess any firearms and are required to wear electronic monitoring devices until they will return to court for extradition hearings to face trial in Mexico. The extradition proceedings could extend over the next year.

Chapman's lawyer, Brook Hart, said his client was satisfied with his release. "He's appreciative that the American justice system works fairly," Hart said.

Hart also stated his opinion regarding the device his client is forced to wear. “It's ironic that the bounty hunter would go around with a bracelet while arresting people. But so be it," he said.

Representatives for Chapman’s network stated that they support “Dog” and his family “during this difficult time and is proud of his role in helping to bring a convicted serial rapist to justice."

Betcha thought I meant Dinky.

This would be a good place to post that pic of dinky next to his bitchin camaro!

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With the way he looks in that pic, he should really be standing next to KITT from Knight Rider.

It's too bad the pic cuts off at the bottom too, cuz you can't see that his khakis are tight rolled.

I'd like to see what sneakers he's wearing.

Sigma and Alpha.

Sneakers?! Shit! He's wearing Sperry Topsiders, no socks, all the way.

Who wants to take that bet?

That's a sneakers pose to me.

I'd guess his sneaks were BK British Knights, or maybe a pair of Roos with the zipper pockets on the sides.

I'm with Loogie on the Topsiders.
Or maybe Sebagos.

Mmmhmmm

Putting "SIGMA" on a car seems like an invitation for it to get totaled.
Maybe it's just me.