Balloon Boy's Dad Has Spent Time Behind Bars
Posted on Oct 19, 2009 @ 11:38AM
Richard Heene has flown once before -- as a jailbird.
A source within the Los Angeles DA's office told RadarOnline.com Monday that Heene, the father of the 6-year-old boy mistakenly believed to have floated off to his doom in a helium balloon, had served time in an Los Angeles jail cell more than 12 years ago.
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The science enthusiast, was booked in April of 1997 on charges of misdemeanor vandalism, vehicle tampering, and disturbing the peace; he pleaded no contest to the vandalism charge, and the latter two were dismissed.
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Heene was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of probation and ordered to pay $100 restitution, though records show he only served four days of his sentence in jail, and the rest under house arrest.
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A worldwide audience watched Oct. 15, as the homemade helium balloon soared 7,000 feet over eastern Colorado for just under two hours; it was revealed during the dramatic incident that the boy's family had gained fame on the ABC reality show Wife Swap. Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden Sunday told reporters he will likely recommend felony charges against Heene and his wife, Mayumi in connection with the incident.
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How can this guy NOT have cable TV? In my opinion he is a bizarre product of the deranged medium which is television.
Posted Sat, 10/24/2009 - 5:38am
that dude is CRAZY! his wife swap appearance.... totally scary
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 1:16pm
Those boys look scared silly in the interviews..Dad has clearly intimidated them,CPS needs to intervene ASAP. Horrible excuse for a dad..almost as lousy as Jon Gosselin Can you say second mortgage idiot?
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 1:01pm
Yet another loser looking for 15 minutes of fame and reality tv paychecks. Save us from all of these MORONS!
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 1:00pm
he thinks he is some hot scientist but that balloon is a piece of crap, just like he is. Pitiful phony, no education, no brains! Pay back full amount of charges and a long sentence will get his attention. Heene, America's Biggest Loser!
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 12:57pm
This guy is a wack job and his wife is a faithful sheep, going along with everything this guy says and does. Feel so sorry for the kids. Wife Swap, the kids and father were totally out of control. CPS needs to take the kids ASAP!
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 12:56pm
ITA! Their Wife Swap appearances don't help their case at all.
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 1:07pm
Well lo and behold now it all makes sense.
Posted Mon, 10/19/2009 - 12:51pm