Topic: Falcon Heene

Richard and Mayumi Heene leave court after sentencing on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in Fort Collins, Colo., in connection with the "Balloon Boy" hoax. Richard and Mayumi Heene pleaded guilty to charges that they carried out the stunt in October to promote a reality TV show.(AP Photo/Pool,Rich Abrahamson) (Rich Abrahamson)

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Six-year-old Falcon Heene is surrounded by reporters on the lawn of his house in Fort Collins, Colorado October 15, 2009.

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