Dog the Bounty Hunter caught shouting racial slurs

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About his sons black girlfriend:

http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment...unter_Slur.html

By JAYMES SONG

Associated Press Writer

HONOLULU — Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman apologized Wednesday for repeatedly using a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade during a private phone conversation with his son that was recorded and posted online.

Chapman, star of A&E's hit reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter," responded after The National Enquirer posted a clip of the conversation in which Chapman uses the N-word in reference to his son's girlfriend.

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Duane 'Dog' Chapman, star of the reality series 'Dog, the Bounty Hunter' is shown in this 2006 file photo. Chapman on Wednesday apologized for using the N-word repeatedly in a profanity-laced tirade during a private phone conversation with his son that was recorded and posted online. (AP Photo/Lucy Pemoni, FILE)

A&E officials did not immediately return phone messages seeking comment from The Associated Press. Chapman issued a statement apologizing for the comments.

The recording was first posted online by the Enquirer. It was unclear who recorded the conversation or how the tabloid obtained the 1 1/2-minute clip in which Chapman uses the N-word six times. A woman at the Enquirer said no one would be available to comment after hours.

In the conversation, Chapman urges his son to break up with his girlfriend. He also expresses concern about the girlfriend going public about the TV star's use of the N-word.

In the clip, Chapman also stated he doesn't care that his son's girlfriend is black.

In a statement, the 54-year-old Chapman said he has "utmost respect and aloha for black people who have suffered so much due to racial discrimination and acts of hatred.

"I did not mean to add yet another slap in the face to an entire race of people who have brought so many gifts to this world," he said. "I am ashamed of myself and I pledge to do whatever I can to repair this damage I have caused."

Chapman said, "My sincerest, heartfelt apologies go out to every person I have offended for my regrettable use of very inappropriate language. I am deeply disappointed in myself for speaking out of anger to my son and using such a hateful term in a private phone conversation."

Chapman said the clip was completely taken out of context.

"I was disappointed in his choice of a friend, not due to her race, but her character," he said. "However, I should have never used that term."

Chapman said he is meeting with his spiritual adviser, Rev. Tim Storey, who is black, and hopes to meet with other black leaders, "so they can see who I really am and teach me the right thing to do to make things right, again."

"I know that all of my fans are deeply disappointed in me, as well, as I have tried to be a model for doing the right thing," he said. "I did not do the right thing this time, and hope you will forgive me."

The Honolulu-based bounty hunter first grabbed headlines for apprehending serial rapist and Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Mexico in 2003.

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[scottt]

Dog is a jerk. But, the first thing he did was call Al Sharpton. This is disgraceful. Al Sharpton is a race pimp. Life was easier when sticks and stones would break my bones etc. Now, everyone is looking for a reason to be "outraged and offended". We have become a society of victims. I wonder when it will be a criminal act to utter certain words. Soon enough I am sure. This is so sad.

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Dog is a jerk. But, the first thing he did was call Al Sharpton. This is disgraceful. Al Sharpton is a race pimp. Life was easier when sticks and stones would break my bones etc. Now, everyone is looking for a reason to be "outraged and offended". We have become a society of victims. I wonder when it will be a criminal act to utter certain words. Soon enough I am sure. This is so sad.

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Who called Al Sharpton? Not really following you here.

[scottt]

Dog did.

TMZ has learned that Dog the Bounty Hunter has already contacted Rev. Al Sharpton, hoping to explain the racist telephone call Dog made to his son.

We're told The Rev, who is currently preaching in Daytona Beach, Fla., and hasn't heard the tape, is considering having a dialog with Chapman, but will not make his decision until he has a chance to listen.

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Dog did.

TMZ has learned that Dog the Bounty Hunter has already contacted Rev. Al Sharpton, hoping to explain the racist telephone call Dog made to his son.

We're told The Rev, who is currently preaching in Daytona Beach, Fla., and hasn't heard the tape, is considering having a dialog with Chapman, but will not make his decision until he has a chance to listen.

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Your kidding? What, is Al Sharpton royalty or something?

He should be saying he's sorry to his sons girlfriend.

[scottt]

I am not kidding. I saw this on TMZ.com. He should apologize to whom he was speaking and ignore Al the race pimp.

[NJHAWK]

So Al is the judge who decides if a person is racist or not?

[AHF]

Al is the guy that leads protests and boycotts that end your career. I have never watched this show but I did hear the tape on the radio this morning and it was pretty darn offensive. It was also ironic since "Dog" mentioned his worry that the girlfriend would out his use of the N word and he said several times he would never let that jeopardize his career and it was that tape that actually got him in trouble.

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http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_audio/1031_dogg_recording_1-2.mp3

Here is some audio...