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Balloon Family Feels 'Under Siege': Lawyer
Lawyer says stunt has turned into a "nightmare for the family."
By Nick McMaster
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Posted Oct 19, 09 4:56 PM CDT
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Richard and Mayumi Heene are likely regretting the hoax they staged using their 6-year-old son and a balloon: With criminal charges looming and public opinion turning against them, the family feels “under siege,” their lawyer said today. The FAA has opened an investigation into the incident; it has jurisdiction because the hoax caused delays in flights out of Denver International. Local police will probably bring charges next week, USA Today reports.