Whitey Bulger

Bulger Prison Switch A 'Death Sentence,' Union Boss Says

A prison workers' union says Bulger never should have been transferred to a troubled federal penitentiary that housed other New England mobsters.

'I'm Never Going To Shake Him Off': David Boeri Reflects On 3 Decades Of Covering Whitey Bulger

I used to think that my coverage of Whitey Bulger would finally come to an end when he died, writes retired WBUR reporter David Boeri. Now I’ve come to believe...

Mafia Hit Man 'Freddy' Geas Suspected In Whitey Bulger's Slaying, Official Says

Fotios "Freddy" Geas and at least one other inmate are believed to have been involved in Bulger's killing, the official said. He was not authorized to discuss the case and...

In Aftermath Of Bulger's Death, A Plea To Remember His Victims

The brother of one of Whitey Bulger's likely victims said the mobster's death in prison feels like "real justice."

'Whitey' Bulger, One Of The Most Feared Men In Boston's History, Has Been Killed In Prison

The 89-year-old convicted mobster rose to power as a secret informant to the FBI and counted on agents to help him get away with murder and extortion.

James 'Whitey' Bulger Appeal Rejected By U.S. Supreme Court

The 87-year-old convicted in 2013 for his role in 11 murders, extortion and drug offenses in the '70s and '80s will continue to serve his life sentence.

Supreme Court Rejects Whitey Bulger Appeal

The justices did not comment Monday on leaving in place Bulger's convictions for playing a role in 11 murders and many other crimes.

'Whitey' Bulger Asks Supreme Court To Hear His Appeal

Bulger's attorney says his client didn't receive a fair trial because Bulger was not allowed to discuss his claim that a federal prosecutor had granted him immunity.

In Bid For New Trial, Attorneys For Bulger Say Next Step Is Supreme Court

Attorneys for the imprisoned mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger say their next step is the Supreme Court now that a federal appeals court has rejected Bulger's bid for a new...

'Whitey' Bulger's Longtime Girlfriend Pleads Not Guilty To Contempt Charge

Catherine Greig is accused of refusing to say whether other people helped Bulger during his 16 years on the run.

Bulger's Longtime Girlfriend, Greig, Is Due In Court On Criminal Contempt Charge

Catherine Greig is due in federal court Monday on a charge for refusing to testify about the 16 years she harbored James "Whitey" Bulger.

'Whitey' Bulger's Longtime Girlfriend Indicted On Criminal Contempt Charge

Catherine Greig, the longtime girlfriend and fugitive companion of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, was indicted on a charge she refused to testify about whether others had helped Bulger...

Appeals Court Upholds Ex-FBI Agent's Murder Conviction In Case Connected To Bulger

The new decision concluded Connolly could be convicted of second-degree murder with a firearm.

'Whitey' Bulger's Lawyers Submit Appeal

Lawyers for the convicted gangster argued before a federal appeals court Monday that it should set aside his 2013 conviction.

Lawyers For 'Whitey' Bulger Ask Court To Overturn Conviction

Bulger's attorneys contend his right to a fair trial was violated when a judge barred him from telling the jury about his claim that a federal prosecutor promised him immunity.

Boston Gangster 'Whitey' Bulger's Bid For New Trial Heads To Appeals Court

Convicted Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger is hoping a federal appeals court will overturn his convictions based on what his lawyers call a "constitutional error" that denied Bulger his...

Whitey Bulger Writes Teens In Letter: 'My Life Was Wasted'

The Boston Globe reports Bulger wrote in a letter from federal prison that he brought "shame + suffering" to his family.

James 'Whitey' Bulger Appeal Set For July 27

Lawyers for convicted mobster James "Whitey" Bulger claim he did not get a fair trial because they were barred from saying that a now-deceased prosecutor promised Bulger immunity for his...

Prosecutors Prepare To Distribute Bulger's Assets

Prosecutors are preparing to distribute nearly $822,000 in assets seized from the convicted mobster to the families of his murder victims and people he extorted.

Gov't Charges Ex-FBI Agent With Perjury In Bulger Case, Claiming He Is A Liar, Not A Hero

Former FBI Agent Robert Fitzpatrick is often credited as a whistleblower who helped expose "Whitey" Bulger. Now, Fitzpatrick faces charges of perjury and obstruction of justice stemming from his testimony...

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