Morrison baby news reportedly a hoax

January 2, 2010


A recent announcement claiming singer Van Morrison had a new son was reportedly a hoax.
Dublin (WiredPRNews.com) – Recent claims made that legendary singer Van Morrison fathered a new son are reportedly false. As reported by AFP, the announcement on his website was stated to be the work of a hacker, whose claims were published across […]

Mom in balloon boy case admits to ruse

October 24, 2009


The mother of the child believed to have floated away in a large balloon admitted the incident was a hoax to authorities.
Denver, Colorado (WiredPRNews.com) – The mother of a young child believed to have floated away in a large balloon has admitted to authorities that the incident was part of a hoax. As reported by […]

Charges pending in child in balloon case

October 20, 2009


Charges may reportedly be filed against the parents of a young boy believed to have floated away in a giant balloon.
Colorado (WiredPRNews.com) – Last week, authorities were frantically searching for a young boy believed to have floated away in a giant balloon. Now authorities are stating the incident was part of a plan devised by […]

Dallas Wal-Mart Kidnapping or Hoax?

March 9, 2009


Police are questioning whether what appeared to be a kidnapping was really a prank.
Wired PR News.com – Dallas police are questioning whether what surveillance video shows to be a kidnapping was really a prank. As reported by CBS 11 News, video of two individuals jumping out of a van, and grabbing a third person at […]

NY Man Admits to Baby Food Poison Hoax in Court

December 23, 2008


A man in New York City has admitted his guilt in court to taking part in a hoax, releasing Internet videos saying he poisoned baby food.
Wired PR News.com — A New York man told courts that he was guilty of conning people into believing he had poisoned baby food through the release of Internet videos. […]

Wired PR News Update: 49 Year-Old Mother Accused of MySpace Bullying Convicted

November 27, 2008


 The 49 year old Missouri mother accused of an Internet bullying hoax has been convicted, as reported by the Associated Press. Lori Drew created a MySpace page pretending to be a 16 year old boy in order to humiliate a 13 year old neighbor, Megan Meier, who Drew claimed had said mean things about her […]

 
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