Award-Winning Weather Anchor Heidi Jones Arrested For Faking Rape Story

December 16th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by GD  

By Gina Gomez
heidiDec 16, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Television weather anchor Heidi Jones has been arrested for faking an attempted sexual assault to police. New York Police Department reported that the news meteorologist informed police on November 24 that she had been attacked by a Hispanic man while she was jogging in New York’s Central Park in September 24. However, when police confronted her, Heidi Jones admitted that she was lying about the whole fact.

New York Police Department reported that Heidi Jones informed them that a Hispanic man of 30-40 years of age harassed her and tried to rape her while she was jogging in Central Park. She also said that the man even harassed her outside her apartment on November 21. The law enforcement officials then opened an investigation and spoke to all possible witnesses but could not find any valid clue. However, when police confronted her she admitted that she fabricated the whole incident just to gain sympathy. On the other hand, Heidi Jones’ attorney Paul Callan said that his client would plead not guilty.

Paul Callan said that Heidi Jones was a distinguished broadcast journalist and she has asked all her fans to refrain from jumping into any conclusion about the charges which are not proved yet. Paul Callan said that the press is discussing the issues which are not yet proved. He said his client might be telling the truth about the alleged attack but now she does not want to pursue the matter. Heidi Jones is scheduled to appear in court in January 15. The law enforcement officials said that if she is convicted, she would face one year in prison and he might have to pay a fine of $1,000.

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