Archive for October 19th, 2009

Balloon Boy Was Confirmed As Hoax

Past few days, the “balloon boy” event has ignited controversy in the United States a. On the 18th finally uncover the truth at a press conference, it was  announced that Balloon Boy event is a downright hoax, the Colorado couple accused of carrying out a bizarre hoax.

CNN News: Authorities say the event — in which the tearful couple claimed their 6-year-old may have been trapped in the flying-saucer-like contraption floating through the air — was staged. Richard and Mayumi Heene had met in a Hollywood acting school and pursued fame for their family in the world of reality TV, Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden said.

Lane, asked Monday by CNN about his client’s state of mind, said it was “what you would expect someone’s state of mind to be after law enforcement searched your house, seized your property, held a press conference announcing you’re about to be charged with felony criminal charges. Your state of mind would be rather upset and you would feel somewhat under siege, which is exactly how the family feels at this point.”

Lane told journalist on Sunday that he has “no reason to believe they’re anything but loving parents.”

Media reported that police would bring a lawsuit to the family for Conspiracy, Crimes against minors and the crime of attempting to mislead the Civil Service. If convicted, sentenced up to 6 years imprisonment and a fine of 500,000 U.S. dollars.

Chinese Ship Hijacked By Somali Pirates

A Chinese ship with 140+ people aboard was hijacked Monday in the Indian Ocean, cnn media said.

Media said, the ship not long afterward. Two pirates could be seen on deck, but as many as 20 could be on board, a task force spokesman said.

The ship was dragging two skiffs behind it, much like the kind of skiffs that pirates have been known to use to hijack ships in the waters off Somalia.

China government Statement 19 october that the Warships and armies were sent to rescue the ship and the 140+ people.

china navy

CNN News Reported