Whitey Bulger

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Power lunch: 10 questions for attorney Tom Dwyer
CM Magazine interviewed attorney Tom Dwyer. Here is the interview. (April 18, 2012)

A crack in Cathy Greig’s hard facade
It was a routine question, meant to ascertain whether she was of sound mind. But when a judge asked Whitey Bulger’s girlfriend, Cathy Greig, if she had ever been... (March 14, 2012)

Prosecutors: Evidence turnover proceeding smoothly in case of Catherine Greig, Whitey Bulger’s girlfriend
Federal prosecutors said today they had turned over most of the evidence they are required to disclose to Catherine Greig, who is facing a federal trial on... (February 15, 2012)

Whitey Bulger’s attorney says he needs another year to review evidence in case before gangster can go to trial.
James “Whitey” Bulger’s lawyer told the court today that he needs another year to review “a tsunami’s worth’’ of evidence that has been turned over by... (February 13, 2012)

Party store sells Whitey Bulger Halloween costume
The party supplies store iParty is selling a limited edition Whitey Bulger Halloween costume this year. Between 12 and 20 of the orange jumpsuits that say... (October 07, 2011)

About this Whitey Bulger project
Globe reporters traveled repeatedly to California and Iceland to talk to as many people as possible who knew James “Whitey” Bulger during the 13 years that he... (October 08, 2011)

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to take on Whitey Bulger on the big screen
Cambridge buddies Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are re-teaming to make a movie about James “Whitey” Bulger. (October 24, 2011)

Whitey Bulger’s girlfriend called flight risk, denied bail
A federal magistrate judge today rejected a request for bail by Catherine Greig, ruling that she was a fugitive for years and would likely flee if freed before... (November 04, 2011)

A lingering question for the FBI’s director
Back in 1976, as we were celebrating the 200th birthday of this republic, Congress passed a law limiting the tenure of the FBI director to 10 years. (July 23, 2011)

Trial of Whitey Bulger’s girlfriend slated for April
A defense lawyer for Catherine Greig, the girlfriend of alleged gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, renewed her bid for bail today at a federal court hearing in... (September 29, 2011)

A gangster’s son speaks out on life - and death - with Whitey Bulger
Billy St. Croix said his family was shattered by his father, Stephen “The Riﬂeman” Flemmi, and James “Whitey” Bulger. (January 01, 2012)

Whitey Bulger girlfriend wants an answer on bail request
A lawyer for James “Whitey” Bulger’s girlfriend today urged a federal magistrate judge to make a decision on her request for bail, one way or the other... (November 04, 2011)

Whitey Bulger's South Boston has changed since he left town
Whitey Bulger would hardly recognize the neighborhood where he grew up and held court until 1995. In the past 16 years that Bulger has been on the lam, South... (June 24, 2011)

Politicians, media felt Whitey’s shadow loom behind brother
Richard Gaines, then a rising star at the Boston Phoenix, was putting the final touches on his story about the incoming Senate president when a colleague at the... (July 03, 2011)

High-Fives and Dope Slaps: Meetings with gangsters and thoughts on the New Hampshire primaries
This week, Jeff's encouraged by recent developments with casino proposals and excited that Mark Wahlberg might meet White Bulger -- but Mitt Romney's still got... (January 17, 2012)

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Author: Whitey Bulger was being helped by FBI

NECN 20 Years, 20 Stories: Whitey Bulger, Ted Kennedy's death

Bulger's longtime companion pleads guilty

From Wikipedia

James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger, Jr. (born September 3, 1929) is a former organized crime figure from South Boston, Massachusetts. Local folklore depicted Bulger as a Robin Hood-style social bandit dedicated to protecting the neighborhood and its residents. Bulger allegedly masterminded a protection racket targeting drug kingpins and those running illegal gambling operations. Based upon the testimony of former associates, Federal prosecutors have indicted Bulger for nineteen murders. Beginning in 1975, Bulger served as an informant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a result, the Bureau largely...