Sherriff Announces Balloon Boy Fiasco a Sick Hoax. Charges Will Be Filed Against Richard Heene and Wife

 

Breaking News- Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden convened a news conference on Sunday afternoon telling reporters evidence now shows that Richard and Mayumi Heene lied to police and news media when they reported their six-year-old son, Falcon Heene was trapped in a homemade helium balloon that had escaped and climbed to over 10 thousand feet, captivating the American audience.

They have evidence that the runaway balloon incident was a “hoax” and a “publicity stunt” to promote a reality show.

Here is the AP news report from YouTube:

Check out the coverage on TMZ.com:

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Sheriff Jim Alderden uncovers hoax