The father should be doing time. And the press should also prosecutor for enabling this charade. They turned into a giant circus, even interrupting regular TV programming to sensationalize this story.
in reference to:"The Colorado parents who reported their 6-year-old son floated away in a helium balloon in what authorities say was a hoax to drum up publicity for a TV show will both plead guilty to charges in the case, the attorney for the boy's father said Thursday. Richard Heene, 48, will plead guilty to attempting to influence a public servant, a felony, his attorney David Lane said. Mayumi Heene, 45, will plead guilty to false reporting to authorities, a misdemeanor. Prosecutors have agreed to allow both to serve probation sentences, Lane said. Prosecutors did not immediately return a phone message Thursday morning. Mayumi Heene's attorney, Lee Christian, also did not return a call."
- Balloon boy: Parents, who reported son floated away in balloon to plead guilty, lawyer says -- latimes.com (view on Google Sidewiki)
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