Bulger Trial
'Black Mass' Misses The Point, And For Victims Adds Insult To Injury
One might hope that the emergence of a clear moral truth would redeem the whole effort. No such luck.
Courtrooms Dispense Justice, Not Closure
U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper was wrong to allow relatives of murder victims whom James “Whitey” Bulger was not convicted of killing to address his sentencing hearing.
Why Justice Fell Short In The Trial Of 'Whitey' Bulger
Federal prosecutors spent years building their case. But when it came to trial, they did themselves no favors by appearing to defend the role of the FBI and Department of...
A Clear Verdict On Bulger, But A Mixed One On The Justice System
The decision by prosecutors to offer generous plea deals to serial killers in this case was as troubling as the FBI’s abuse of the informant system during Bulger’s reign of...
Saying Goodbye To Whitey's Boston — With No Real Nostalgia
A spectator explains what motivated him to attend the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger.
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How Can A Lawyer Represent You Without Speaking Up?
It's time to let defense attorneys — even James "Whitey" Bulger's defense attorneys — speak freely outside the courtroom.
The Daunting Task Of Finding An Impartial Jury For An 'Infamous' Defendant
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, a process that could take weeks.
Why Whitey Bulger Deserves A Vigorous Defense And A Fair Trial
The more notorious the criminal case, the more tempting it is to disparage the legal protections afforded defendants, making these the very cases in which those protections matter most.
The Media’s Reporting On Justice Is Criminal
When it comes to reporting on criminal justice cases, retired Judge Nancy Gertner says the media is guilty of producing sloppy, formulaic coverage.