RICHARD HEENE PLEADS GUILTY

Richard Heene plead guilty last Friday to a felony charge of attempting to influence a public servant. His wife Mayumi Heene is also being charged with one count of misdemeanor false reporting to authorities. Heene was released on a $5000 personal recognizance bond last Thursday after turning himself in. The charges for Heene carry 2 to 6 years in prison with a fine ranging from $2000 to $500,000. His wife Mayumi's charges carry a penalty of 6 months in jail and a fine ranging from $50 to $750. According to a statement released by Heene's lawyers, the pair has struck a deal with the prosecuters. For Heene, probation with the possibility of 90 days in jail, and for his wife, probation with the possibility of 60 days in jail. Prior to the deal, Mayumi was facing a very serious problem. The threat of being deported because she is a citizen of Japan and any felony conviction or certain types of misdemeanor charges can result in a person being deported. Thank goodness they reached a plea deal. Maybe they do deserve to be reprimanded for the hoax but taking the mother away from her family is a bit extreme. IT'S NOT THAT SERIOUS. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 23. Click comments below to leave your thoughts or choose a reaction.