Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden announced at a press conference on Sunday that Colorado authorities have ruled the "balloon boy's" flight a hoax.Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not fool the press and law enforcement authorities.
"It has been determined that this is a hoax. We believe we have evidence at this point to indicate that this was a publicity stunt," Alderden told reporters.
Authorities believe the alleged plot was hatched in an attempt by the Heene family "to better market themselves for a reality show at some point in the future," Alderden said. "They were lying."
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office will recommend charges of conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, false reporting to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant against the Heenes.
No charges have been filed yet, and the parents aren't under arrest. Some of the most serious charges each carry a maximum sentence of six years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Authorities believe the family planned the hoax for at least two weeks prior to Thursday's saga. "On the bizarre meter, this rates a 10," Alderden said.
"These people are actors. Not only have they appeared in several reality shows...the way they established their relationship was at an acting school in Hollywood. They put on a very good show," Alderden said. "Clearly we were manipulated by the family."
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Colorado Sheriff: Balloon Boy Was a Hoax
Somebody's gonna need more than a helium balloon to escape from this one:
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This appears to be plain simple, just throw the book at these clowns. They have wasted taxpayer money in their foolish plan.
Why waste time and money throwing the book at them.
Put them on a balloon, maybe over the Pacific.
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