Remarks made by Bono and Larry Mullen incorrectily indicating that a Brazilian promoter had stiffed U2 on proper payment for three concerts U2 had done in 1998 will cost the two musicians $1.5 million.  A judge concluded that the pair's statements resulted in substantial harm to the reputation of the plaintiff in the case.  Interest and other adjustements accumulated as a result of the passage of time since the original decision of responsibility could result in the amount owed increasing substantially.

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