Richard Heene Denies Hoax on Today
Responding to accusations that yesterday's "Balloon Boy" drama was a publicity stunt, Richard Heene—father of six-year-old Falcon—explained his son's suspicious comment to Meredith Vieira. He then asked, "What have I got to gain from this?"

Responding to accusations that yesterday's "Balloon Boy" drama was a publicity stunt, Richard Heene—father of six-year-old Falcon—explained his son's suspicious comment to Meredith Vieira. He then asked, "What have I got to gain from this?"
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