Boston - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Monday that state and local officials have reached a settlement with Turner Broadcasting System and marketing firm Interference Inc., under which the two companies will pay $2 million in restitution to the communities and agencies affected by last week's electronic outside advertising blitz for "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" that led to a bomb scare in and around the city of Boston.

"It is our hope that these funds will cover not only the expenses incurred by the many agencies who participated in the response and investigation of the devices discovered in the Boston area last Wednesday, but they will also enable our communities to enhance homeland security, or to pursue other important community initiatives," Coakley said in a prepared statement.

By paying the $2 million, Turner and Interference have defended against any potential claims, civil or criminal, in the matter.

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http://www.interferenceinc.com/back/index2.html