James “Whitey” Bulger on trial for racketeering charges which include charges of his participation in 19 murders that occured in the 1970’s and 80’s will not take the stand in his own defense. The judge asked Bulger if he was giving up his right to testify freely which cause him to go on a … [Read more…]
James “Whitey” Bulger will not be allowed to argue that he had legal immunity for his alleged criminal activities at his upcoming racketeering trial according to US District Court Judge Denise J. Casper. Bulger defense lawyer J.W. Carney Jr has claimed that former U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Jeremiah O’Sullivan granted Bulger immunity for his … [Read more…]
The feds have decided not to seek the death penalty against Joel “Joe Waverly” Cacace the one time reputed acting boss of the Colombo crime family. Cacace is being charged with ordering the murder of NYPD cop Ralph Dols in the 1990’s. Federal prosecutors originally decided to seek the death penalty but now on … [Read more…]