The upcoming trial of James J. “Whitey” Bulger could be one for the ages. According to documents filed in federal court during Bulger’s arraignment earlier this week, the Department of Justice anticipates a four-week trial, in which the government could call 30-40 witnesses. That is not counting any witnesses that may be called by Bulger’s [...]
Bulger pleads not guilty to 32-count indictment
July 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Whitey Bulger pleaded not guilty to all charges in a 32-count indictment during his arraignment in South Boston on Wednesday. Families of alleged victims looked on as Bulger denied guilt in the slayings of their loved ones as a part of the RICO enterprise. “The ball is starting to roll,” said Thomas Donahue, son of [...]
Emotions peak as family members of Bulger’s alleged victims appear in court
July 1, 2011 Leave a Comment
Emotions ran high when the families of two of James J. “Whitey” Bulger’s victims appeared in court Thursday. The family of Michael Donahue, allegedly killed by Bulger in 1982, sat with Steven Davis, brother of the deceased girlfriend of hit man Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi, on the far right side of the courtroom throughout both [...]
Bulger granted court-appointed legal counsel
July 1, 2011 1 Comment
James J. “Whitey” Bulger arrived at Federal Court Thursday via helicopter and motorcade to face two separate proceedings regarding case consolidation and defense appointment. The court denied Bulger’s motion to consolidate the 1994 and RICO cases and affirmed US District Attorney Carmen Ortiz’s motion to dismiss the 1994 charges to focus on the RICO and [...]
