'Dog' ChapmanBy Ken Kobayashi Advertiser Staff WriterAttorneys for Duane "Dog" Chapman announced today that they've madeprogress in trying to resolve the bounty hunter's pending criminalcharge in Mexico.William Bollard of Irvine, Calif., said a Mexican court has issued anorder halting criminal proceedings on Chapman's deprivation of libertycharge related to Chapman catching convicted rapist and fugitiveAndrew Lester in Mexico three years ago.He said he is seeking dismissal of the charge, which would result inthe Mexican government withdrawing its request to have Chapmanextradited to Mexico.At a news conference, Chapman thanked his supporters and said he hopesthe matter can be resolved so he can return to Mexico to "chase downfugitives.""These guys know where we can't find them," Chapman said.Chapman's extradition case won't be heard in federal courts here untilnext year.Reach Ken Kobayashi at kkobayashi@honoluluadvertiser.com.
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