My Name is Bulger – Documentary Review
My Name is Bulger is not an apologia, but it is a defense.
If you live in New England, you are almost certainly aware of James “Whitey” Bulger and his infamous, criminal career. To a lesser extent, you are a...
Catherine Greig formally indicted for harboring former mobster Whitey Bulger
Catherine Greig, girlfriend of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger," was indicted in federal court yesterday, charged with conspiracy to harbor and conceal Bulger while he was a fugitive for sixteen years.
Greig a...
Prosecution requests more time to pour over Whitey Bulger material
The government requested an extension on the discovery period in the James J. "Whitey" Bulger trial on Friday due to the sheer volume of material.
The court was asked to extend the deadline to August 31 in ...
Greig to remain in jail
Catherine Greig was ordered to be detained pending trial according to a court order by Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal.
The girlfriend of mobster James J. "Whitey" Bulger is charged with harboring and conc...
No decision of Greig’s bail request
No decision was reached during a hearing on Wednesday regarding whether Catherine Greig, girlfriend of James "Whitey" Bulger, will be granted bail so she can go stay with her sister, rather than behind bars.
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Bulger trial could last a month
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 ...
Catherine Greig wants bail
Catherine Greig and her attorney filed a legal motion asking that Greig be free while awaiting trial on the charges of harboring a fugitive because she is not a flight risk or danger to the public.
Greig's ...
Bulger pleads not guilty to 32-count indictment
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 t...
Whitey Bulger’s $11,251 per hour ride to court
The Coast Guard helicopter that flew James J. "Whitey Bulger" to his recent federal court appearance costs more than $11,000 per hour to operate.
In a statement, the U.S. Marshals Service defended its use of...
Emotions peak as family members of Bulger’s alleged victims appear in court
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...
Bulger granted court-appointed legal counsel
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 motio...
Prosecutors drop racketeering charges against Whitey Bulger
During a brief hearing today, the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts dismissed all counts of racketeering against James J. "Whitey" Bulger -- the original case that caused him to go on the...
Prosecutors: Whitey went to Vegas … and won
Wasn't his whole life a gamble?
Gangster James J. "Whitey" Bulger allegedly told federal authorities after his arrest that he regularly visited Las Vegas during his time on the lam.
And he "won more than ...
Our neighbor, the mob boss
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- As you walk down 3rd Street, between California Avenue and Washington Avenue, it’s just like any other neighborhood. A man sporting Nike sneakers and headphones jogs down the street...
Government wants Bulger’s brothers questioned before the public pays his legal bills
Federal prosecutors have come out actively against James J. "Whitey" Bulger's request for a taxpayer-funded court-appointed attorney.
"During his more than sixteen years as a fugitive in this case, Bulger fi...
Shock, uncertainty at Whitey’s appearance in Federal Court
The Bulger family reacted with uncertainty when they saw him for the first time in court Friday, after sixteen years.
At federal court on Friday, a woman, identified only as Bulger's first cousin, reacted w...
Billy Bulger speaks, requests privacy
Former Massachusetts State Senate president and University of Massachusetts president William M. Bulger gave a brief statement through a publicity firm:
"I wish to express my sympathy to all the families hu...
FBI: Bulger tip taken seriously immediately
The FBI said Saturday that the tip that led to the arrest of James J. "Whitey" Bulger was taken seriously from the start, disputing news reports that the tip was given low priority when it came in.
"Those re...
Bulger tipster is a woman
The FBI has released few details about the soon-to-be rich tipster who keyed federal agents in on the location of James J. "Whitey" Bulger and his girlfriend, Catherine Greig.
Some reports Friday indicated t...
