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Authorities Preparing to Charge Heene Family

Posted Oct 18th 2009 12:16AM by TMZ Staff

The Larimer County Sheriff's Department is preparing to file charges against members of the Heene family over the balloon incident earlier this week.

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Sheriff Jim Alderden indicated criminal charges could be filed against one or both parents.

He said the charges now would likely be misdemeanors, but that "hardly seems serious enough given the circumstances. Alderden also said he would consult with the DA and with the FAA about pursuing more "appropriate charges."

Alderden said deputies were working on a search warrant of the Heene's home.

The significance of a misdemeanor conviction is that authorities could go after the Heene family for the cost of emergency responders.

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1. FIRST

Posted at 9:18PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Chris

2. Karma is all i have to say. Richard deserves it, such a pompass ***

Posted at 9:19PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Melaney

3. Ok forget it press conference is off now for sure! This was the last straw.. Sorry folks no press conference.

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Richard Heene

4. I hope they have to pay out the a$$!

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by jef

5. Good. This moron made a fool of the whole world, including the police, CNN... everyone.

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Paparazzo@frog.cc

6. why are we wasting time on them?!?!

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Coolestever63

7. GOOD!

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by sassy

8. I hope the farmer whose crop was ruined sues the heck out him.

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by AK

9. Well, I'm glad someone decided to grow some balls. I guess I can stop waiting for the 'breaking news' presser!

Posted at 9:20PM on Oct 17th 2009 by CJ24

10. Has someone been watching too much "Jon Gosselin" lately????

Posted at 9:51PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Canexicana

11. Thank you, there is a God.

Posted at 9:22PM on Oct 17th 2009 by moonbear

12. I just got an email from TMZ

Hello Richard,



Thank you for commenting on our site. We appreciate your comment and would like to get more details from you on this story. But first I would like to verify that this is Richard Heene, since the email is a different name. If so can I have your contact information and I will personally call you to clarify this situation : )



Regards,

Posted at 9:22PM on Oct 17th 2009 by The fake Richard Heene

13. Make them Pay the Money back and then Force them to eat that giant Jiffy Pop Bag.

Posted at 9:22PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Heene Douchebags

14. Does this mean we will never know what questions were in the magic box? Damn!

Posted at 9:22PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Cali MJ Fan

15. Bye, bye, TV show.

Posted at 9:23PM on Oct 17th 2009 by Paparazzo@frog.cc

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