Reality Tv Couple Charged Over ‘balloon Boy’ Drama

The reality TV couple behind last month’s (Oct09) ‘balloon boy’ drama in Colorado have been charged with duping police and law officials.

Richard and Mayumi Heene, who starred in U.S. show Wife Swap, have been accused of falsely reporting that their six-year-old son was stuck in a flying experimental balloon, which became untethered in their back yard. Their son was later found to be hiding in the family’s garage.

Both parents face face jail time and fines.

Richard Heene has been charged with one count of attempting to influence a public servant, while his wife is charged with one count of false reporting to authorities.