Bulger Gets Public Defender; 1994 Racketeering Charges Dropped
A judge has granted reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger a taxpayer-funded attorney, who will now fight fewer charges against his client.
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A judge has granted reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger a taxpayer-funded attorney, who will now fight fewer charges against his client.
The simple Santa Monica apartment where James "Whitey" Bulger hid from the FBI for more than a decade could soon be one of the hotter properties in the city's rental market.
Whitey Bulger made a surprise return to court Wednesday, the same day his temporary attorney fought to have Bulger face all charges, instead of just ones filed in 1999.
Congressman Stephen Lynch is calling for a new investigation into the FBI's handling of the Whitey Bulger case. Jon Keller is at large.
He was one of Whitey Bulger's closest confidants. Now, Kevin Weeks is breaking his silence about his former mob boss' return to Boston.
Kevin Weeks, who was closer to Bulger than anyone, joins NightSide to talk about his life of crime.
Whitey Bulger's longtime girlfriend, Catherine Greig, may not be as infamous as Bulger, but she now has a high-profile attorney representing her.
Former Whitey Bulger associate Kevin Weeks says he's not surprised by Bulger's claim that he traveled to Boston on several occasions as a wanted man.
Whitey Bulger is adding insult to devastating injury by claiming he can't get a fair trial here.
Whitey Bulger admitted to an FBI agent that he traveled to Boston on several occasions while "armed to the teeth" because he "had to take care of some unfinished business."
A long way from his Santa Monica apartment, James "Whitey" Bulger now resides in the "G" Unit at the Plymouth County House of Correction while he awaits his trial.
Anthony Cardinale and Kevin Cullen were in the studio.
Prosecutors and police across Massachusetts were working on ways to lock up Whitey Bulger. Today, WBZ-TV's Sera Congi talked with one of them, who will never forget the day he first got wrapped up in the case.
Anthony Cardinale and Kevin Cullen were Dan's guests.
As as well-seasoned news-guy from Boston, I understand the massive media coverage of Whitey's capture and return to Boston....but it troubles me. Of course if I was still working the streets, I'd probably be out there with the throngs of media types jamming a microphone in somebodys face, but to give this kind of star-power to one of Boston's "dirty rotten scoundrals"....apparently a serial killer....is just wrong.
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend Catherine Greig has hired an attorney and has dropped her request for a court-appointed counsel.
A federal judge issued an emergency order Monday, placing a lien on the $800,000 seized at Whitey Bulger's apartment.
A former FBI forensic accountant says investigators will uncover Whitey Bulger's trail by following his money.
Some of the focus after Whitey Bulger's arrest now turns to his girlfriend, Catherine Greig, who will be back in court this week.
When James "Whitey" Bulger ruled the streets of South Boston, the New England crime scene was a battleground for a bloody turf war between the Italian Mafia and Irish street crews.
Whitey Bulger told federal authorities after his capture that he visited Mexico on several occasions to obtain heart medicine while he was on the run, according to the Boston Globe.
Parishioners at the church Whitey Bulger used to attend spoke out Sunday about the capture of the notorious mob boss.
Whitey Bulger's capture isn't the only big local news story percolating. Jon Keller is at large with Robert DeLeo.
The FBI's most wanted man is behind bars.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Snow winds down early Saturday with some sunshine for the second half of the day.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.