Balloon Boy's Parents Plead Guilty

The Balloon Boy's parents have plead guilty to avoid possible deportation of his mother. This confirmation of the mother admitting the indecent was hoax means thatFalcon was not mistaken and his father lied as the sheriff has said.

http://www.theage.com.au/world/balloon-boys-parents-plead-guilty-to-stunt-20091114-iflu.html

"THE parents who pulled a spectacular hoax by reporting their son was on board a runaway balloon have pleaded guilty to criminal charges.
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At Larimer County Court on Friday, Richard Heene pleaded guilty to attempting to influence a public servant. His wife admitted to a misdemeanour of false reporting.

Their lawyer said the pleas were part of an agreement to avoid possible deportation of Mayumi to her native Japan."

Balloon Boy's Mother Admits Incident a Hoax

Mayumi Heene, the Balloon Boy's mother, has reportedly confessed that the whole incident was a hoax. It was a publicity stunt done in the hopes of getting a reality TV show. The confirmation of this being a hoax means thatFalcon was not mistaken and his father lied as the sheriff has said.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_BALLOON_BOY_SEARCH?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=US (Via)

"Sheriff's deputies questioned the parents separately on Oct. 17, two days after the flight. Mayumi Heene told authorities "she and Richard Heene had lied to authorities on October 15, 2009 (the day of the flight)," the affidavit said.

She told investigators "that the release of the flying saucer was intentional as a hoax.... The motive for the fabricated story was to make the Heene family more marketable for future media interest," the affidavit said."

Sheriff - 'A Media Outlet May Have Been In On The Balloon Hoax'

The Sheriff has said that an unspecified media outlet may have known the Balloon Boy story was a hoax from the beginning. This investigation could be widening.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,568463,00.html

"The stunt two weeks in the planning was a marketing ploy by Richard and Mayumi Heene, who met in acting school in Hollywood and have appeared on the ABC reality show "Wife Swap," Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden said Sunday. The Heenes have reportedly been working on a reality TV deal in Los Angeles.

Investigators are examining the possibility of other conspirators, "including the possibility that even some of the media outlets may have had some knowledge about this," Alderden said."

'Balloon Boy Saga a Hoax' Says Sheriff

The Sheriff has declared the 'Balloon Boy' saga a hoax. I guess the Falcon was not mistaken despite what his father said. Charges are likely to follow, though it is unclear if they will be of much consequence save potentially being forced to repay the authorities expenses'.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33340547/ns/us_news-life

"The story that a little boy had floated away in a giant helium balloon was a hoax concocted to land a reality television show, authorities said, and the boy's parents will likely face felony charges.

The stunt two weeks in the planning was a marketing ploy by Richard and Mayumi Heene, who met in acting school in Hollywood and have appeared on the ABC reality show "Wife Swap," Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden said. The Heenes have reportedly been working on a reality TV deal in Los Angeles."

'Balloon Boy' Comedy

Once it was clear that Falcon Keene, the 'Balloon Boy' was safe some people decided to have a little fun.

There was a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air parody;



Beck mocked the media coverage;



And 4Chan ordered a pizza be delivered to his house which arrived during on of their many live interviews;

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1. Order pizza online

2. Watch as pizza is delivered during a live broadcast

Charges to be Filed in Balloon Boy Saga

It looks like charges will be filed in Balloon Boy Saga. That means that it was a hoax as Falcon Keene said; that they did it for a show.

Video embedded below. (from http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com/2009/10/charges-to-be-filed-in-balloon-boy-saga.html)

'Balloon Boy' a Hoax?

Did the parents of Falcon Keene (the 'Balloon Boy') know he was hiding in his house the whole time? They have done a lot of interviews denying that. In one Falcon said "We Did This For a Show", though the father said he was confused. They have done so many interviews that Falcon has even vomited during one (or two).

The authorities have been on the side of the parents that it was not a hoax, and my inclination is to go on that. Still, somethings just does not seem right. This includes the fact that they had been on reality TV, were pitching a new show, and now someone claims to have proof it was a hoax.

http://www.businessinsider.com/proof-balloon-boy-was-a-hoax-2009-10

"There is allegedly proof that the story of balloon boy Falcon Heene was a stunt to help pitch a television show.
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The student wants to sell the infomation and says the National Enquirer is considering buying it for between $5,000 and $8,000.

The student claims to have been hired by Heene, and says the two worked together from March until May 2009 to prepare "business plans and proposals" to pitch to ABC."

'Balloon Boy' Vomits During an Interview

Falcon Keene, the six year old 'Balloon Boy' who was hiding in his house, vomited during a live interview. Falcon and his family have spoken on camera many times, including one where he said that "We Did This For a Show". When the kid starts vomiting during interviews, it is probobly time for a break.

Video embedded below. (from http://www.breitbart.tv/balloon-boy-vomits-during-live-interview-on-today-show)

'Balloon Boy' - "We Did This For a Show"

Falcon Keene, the six year old 'Balloon Boy' who turned out to not be in any danger as he was hiding in his house, created an awkward moment. When asked by his parents on camera why he did not come out of hiding when he heard people calling he said; "Um. You guys said that, hrm, we did this for a show". This was not the first time he and his family have spoken on camera, but it was probobly the most awkward. The statement lends some credence to the notion that this was a publicity stunt, but the kid is six years old. Until I see something more, I think it is safe to say that he might have just be confused and talking about all the interviews they had been / are doing. The family says it was not, and the emergency officials who were there at the time agree.

Video embedded below.



http://laist.com/2009/10/15/uncomfortable_moment_balloon_boy_te.php

"In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, "Balloon Boy" Falcon Keene was asked why he didn't come out from the garage attic when his parents called for him. In response, the 6-year-old said, "Um. You guys said that, hrm, we did this for a show."

Blitzer didn't follow up immediately, but later asked about accusations that all this was a publicity stunt. The parents said it definitely was not. Emergency officials on scene while the incident was in progress reportedly agree.

At this point, who knows what the truth is, but damn, that was one uncomfortable moment."

Family of "Balloon Boy" Speak

The family of the six year old "Balloon Boy", who was hiding in his house, spoke to the media. It is good to see the family together and that they boy is safe. All of these media statements are making some people lean toward thinking it was a publicity stunt, something the family strongly denies.

Video embedded below.



http://dougpowers.com/2009/10/16/thanks-for-the-sorbet-balloon-boy

"A couple of suspicious items… first, the father manages to get in a plug or two for his “inventions,” which is weird for a dad who just moments earlier thought his son might have fallen to his death. Also, these people were on “Wife Swap” — so I won’t be surprised if there’s not a lot more to this than we now know. My “attention whore” antenna is raised.

But for the day in general, there’s this via Hot Air: Here’s Twitterer Dark Knight who sums it up the best: “Anyone else think the whole nation fascinated by a hot air balloon that turned out to be empty just might be a little symbolic?”"

"Balloon Boy" Was Not in The Balloon, Hiding in His House

The six year old "Balloon Boy" was not in the balloon. He was hiding in his house the entire time. There is some talk that the whole thing was a prank, but the family vehemently denies that.

Video embedded below.



http://www.breitbart.tv/watch-live-boy-in-balloon-aircraft-soars-out-of-control-over-colorado

"During a news conference at 4 p.m., Larimer County authorities announced that Heene was alive and well. He had apparently been hiding inside a cardboard box in the attic of the family's garage."

Six Year Boy Old Feared to be in an Out of Control Balloon Thousands of Feet Above Colorado

Update 2:"Balloon Boy" Was Not in The Balloon, Hiding in His House End of Update:

Update (3:44pm): The balloon has landed, and it appears to be empty. That is what is being reported on the cable channels as well. End of Update:

A six year old boy is feared to be in an out of control home made hot air balloon ten thousand feet above Colorado. Airspace around the balloon has been cleared. The biggest concern now is that he may hit some power-lines on the way down. It is also likely pretty cold for him if he does not have a coat, but hopefully not fatally so.

Video embedded below. (from http://www.breitbart.tv/watch-live-boy-in-balloon-aircraft-soars-out-of-control-over-colorado)

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