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'Guilty plea' in balloon boy case 'Guilty plea' in balloon boy case
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The parents of a six-year-old boy who was believed to be adrift in a balloon, prompting a major alert in the US, are to admit charges, their lawyer says. The US parents who triggered a major alert by claiming their six-year-old son was adrift in a helium balloon are to admit charges, their lawyer says.
Falcon Heene's mother is to admit false reporting to authorities, and the father will admit to a criminal charge, AP news agency said. Falcon Heene's mother is to admit false reporting to authorities and his father will admit attempting to influence a public servant.
Their lawyer said the couple agreed to the pleas to prevent Falcon's mother, a Japanese national, being deported.
Falcon's disappearance became a media drama, but he was later found at home.Falcon's disappearance became a media drama, but he was later found at home.
Officials said the hoax could carry charges of conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Police accused the family of masterminding the 15 October incident as part of a publicity bid.
Officials had suggested they could have faced charges of conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.