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waichingliu81 · 11-12-2009, 04:45 PM

'Balloon Boy' parents 'will plead guilty'
Thursday, November 12 2009, 16:23 GMT

By Lara Martin, US Correspondent

The parents who claimed that their young son had drifted away in a helium balloon will plead guilty to the charges against them, according to reports.

Richard and Mayumi Heene sparked a huge manhunt when they reported that 6-year-old Falcon had floated away in the balloon in October.

He was later discovered hiding in his parents' attic.

Mayumi's lawyer David Lane has claimed that she will admit false reporting to authorities and her husband will admit attempting to influence a public servant on Friday, says BBC News.

He added that Richard had agreed to admit the felony charge to prevent his wife, a Japanese national, being deported.

It is alleged that prosecutors have recommended probation but Richard could face up to 90 days in jail and Mayumi up to 60 days.

Authorities have suggested that the couple, who previously appeared on Wife Swap, staged the hoax to make their family more marketable for future TV projects

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...uilty-prg.html

catlover79 · 11-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Good!!

Marvo301 · 11-12-2009, 07:21 PM

They should be sentenced to never being on TV again!

Waterston_Fan · 11-12-2009, 07:47 PM

You mean she isn't a natural citizen and hasn't become one yet?

Deport both of them!!!

Schmoopie · 11-12-2009, 11:57 PM

They are all morons, IMO!!!

catlover79 · 11-13-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

They are all morons, IMO!!!

Well said!!

Lee · 11-13-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

You mean she isn't a natural citizen and hasn't become one yet? :eek:

Deport both of them!!!

Why deport the husband? He is a U.S. citizen

Schmoopie · 11-13-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Well said!!

Thanks! I was actually going to delete that comment because after I read it, it sounded kind of rude, but it's true! Well, I guess the kid can't really help it, I mean, his parents are wackos!!!

Waterston_Fan · 11-13-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Why deport the husband? He is a U.S. citizen

I didn't realize he was a U.S. Citizen, I mean his wife wasn't..

Waterston_Fan · 11-13-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Thanks! I was actually going to delete that comment because after I read it, it sounded kind of rude, but it's true! Well, I guess the kid can't really help it, I mean, his parents are wackos!!!

Yeah, the kid can't help it. I do hope that he can grow up to be not like his parents.

MickeyMac · 11-13-2009, 01:52 PM

Obviously the parents are oddballs.

11-12-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Balloon boy parents to plead 'guilty' 'Balloon Boy' parents 'will plead guilty' Thursday, November 12 2009, 16:23 GMT By Lara Martin, US Correspondent The parents who claimed that their young son had drifted away in a helium balloon will plead guilty to the charges against them, according to reports. Richard and Mayumi Heene sparked a huge manhunt when they reported that 6-year-old Falcon had floated away in the balloon in October. He was later discovered hiding in his parents' attic. Mayumi's lawyer David Lane has claimed that she will admit false reporting to authorities and her husband will admit attempting to influence a public servant on Friday, says BBC News. He added that Richard had agreed to admit the felony charge to prevent his wife, a Japanese national, being deported. It is alleged that prosecutors have recommended probation but Richard could face up to 90 days in jail and Mayumi up to 60 days. Authorities have suggested that the couple, who previously appeared on Wife Swap, staged the hoax to make their family more marketable for future TV projects http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...uilty-prg.html

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11-12-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
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11-12-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	You mean she isn't a natural citizen and hasn't become one yet? Deport both of them!!!

11-13-2009, 01:52 PM	#11
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Obviously the parents are oddballs.