"Balloon Boy" Parents Sentenced to Jail

AP FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Dec. 23) -- The parents who carried out the balloon boy hoax were sentenced to jail Wednesday and given strict probation conditions that forbid them from earning any money from the spectacle for four years.

Richard Heene was sentenced to 90 days in jail, including 60 days of work release that will let him pursue his job as a construction contractor while serving his time.

His wife, Mayumi, was sentenced to 20 days in jail.



Richard Heene choked back tears as he said he was sorry, especially to the rescue workers who chased down false reports that his 6-year-old son had floated away in a balloon on Oct. 15. It was a stunt designed to generate attention for a reality TV show.

"I do want to reiterate that I'm very, very sorry. And I want to apologize to all the rescue workers out there, and the people that got involved in the community. That's it," said Richard Heene, whose wife did not speak at the hearing.

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GOOD!!!!

that is good

A slap on the wrist. Seems more symbolic, yet better than nothing.

Do you any of you believe he is truly sorry?

Do you any of you believe he is truly sorry?
In a word, no. I think he's arrogant and stupid enough to try some other stunt, eventually.

Good. What he did to his child was borderline abuse.

Who has custody of the kids now??

A slap on the wrist. Seems more symbolic, yet better than nothing.

Maybe it was his first offense.

Who has custody of the kids now??

Looks like the parents still.

The wife will serve her brief sentence after the husband completes his. The courts agreed to "flexible" sentences so that the children are taken care of.

Looks like the parents still.

The wife will serve her brief sentence after the husband completes his. The courts agreed to "flexible" sentences so that the children are taken care of.
I see, thanks.

I really hateto say this, but IMO this entire thing was overblown! Fame and/or noteriety are very hard to get in this day and age, and some people are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. If you want fame these days, you have to almost go to the extreme because most people are either oblivious to what's around them or we've all "been there, done that". IMO I dont think they did anything wrong.

I love it! Serves them right and I am SO happy they won't end up getting any money out of this! If anything they'll end up broke! I hope their son realizes how crappy his parents were when he's older and resents them for it!

that is good
It sure is, Aaron. :)

I really hateto say this, but IMO this entire thing was overblown! Fame and/or noteriety are very hard to get in this day and age, and some people are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. If you want fame these days, you have to almost go to the extreme because most people are either oblivious to what's around them or we've all "been there, done that". IMO I dont think they did anything wrong.

You can't be serious.

I'm sure a lot of people want fame and fortune but reporting that your child is in danger and wasting the hard time of law and medical officials is not the way to go at all.

As well they should (get jail time, that is), imo

Even at my school, if a kid pulls a fire alarm as a prank, their parents have to pay a hefty fine. Emergency resources are diverted away from where they may really be needed. It's costly, plus the kids in the school have evacuated and are missing instruction (which is provided at taxpayers' expense).

I believe these baloon parents need to grow up and have consequences. What were they thinking?

As well they should (get jail time, that is), imo

Even at my school, if a kid pulls a fire alarm as a prank, their parents have to pay a hefty fine. Emergency resources are diverted away from where they may really be needed. It's costly, plus the kids in the school have evacuated and are missing instruction (which is provided at taxpayers' expense).

I believe these baloon parents need to grow up and have consequences. What were they thinking?
The were thinking fame and $$$$$$$$. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: