Lawyer: Balloon Parents Would Surrender To Authorities

A lawyer representing the parents accused of concocting a story that their son was in an escaped balloon says his clients are willing to turn themselves in to face any charges.

Denver attorney David Lane says he’s representing Richard and Mayumi Heene. He says he wants to avoid “the public spectacle and humiliation” of police arresting them in the presence of their children.

Lane says he’s advised the family not to make any statements on the matter.

Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden said Sunday he expects to recommend felony charges against the Heenes. The parents reported their son was in a balloon that got away from their backyard.