Boston was the only one of several cities that had an extreme reaction and by then the signs were in place for a few weeks already. Somehow I don't think a terrorist would go through the trouble putting an LED moonnite on there bomb leaving it in place for a fews weeks and risk called attention to it. Even after discovering what the devices really are they persist in calling them hoax devices:
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STATEMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL MARTHA COAKLEY REGARDING ONGOING SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS WITH TURNER BROADCASTING & INTERFERENCE, INC.
The Attorney General’s Office, on behalf of the various state and local agencies who responded to the hoax device scare earlier this week, is engaged in ongoing discussions with those parties and with Turner Broadcasting and Interference, Inc., regarding restitution of claims and issues raised by Wednesday’s events. As has been reported, Turner Broadcasting has offered to pay restitution and other costs associated with the response and investigation, and the company has been very cooperative with our office. At this time, we believe we are close to reaching finality in a resolution of this matter.
We have also begun discussions with the attorneys for the two defendants who were arraigned yesterday in connection with the placement of the hoax devices regarding a resolution to the criminal charges.
Obviously, there are a number of parties involved in these negotiations, all of whom must meet agreement on any settlement. Due to the complicated nature of these negotiations, as well as our desire to reach a conclusion that is fair and appropriate for all of the agencies involved, and is in the best interests of the Commonwealth, we will meet on Monday, February 5, 2007, and we hope to finalize amounts and arrangements. A public announcement of the settlement should be made shortly after the parties are in agreement.
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This just reeks of incompetence.
Also consider that someone actually made hoax pipe bombs and planted them and they have yet to make an arrest or press charges despite having a good idea who was responsible.
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRe...ticleid=180349
Inconsistent reactionaries....glad I don't live in Boston cause they'd obviously rather sue Turner than follow up on an actual crime.