James “Whitey” Bulger was known to the world as a notorious criminal. Although he had been in and out of prison since he was 14, he caused real terror in the city of Boston from the 1970s till the 1990s. He’s been associated with murders, trafficking, and extortion in various different cases. He was convicted … [Read more…]
Black Mass a new upcoming mafia movie stars Johnny Depp as infamous Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger. The movie is based on the book Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil’s Deal written by Gerard O’Neill and Dick Lehr. The movie is set to hit theaters in September and seems to be … [Read more…]
A new biopic on the life of infamous mobster James “Whitey” Bulger called “Black Mass” directed by Scott Cooper is currently being filmed. Playing the part of Bulger is famed actor Johnny Depp who should be a fabulous fit for the role. Depp now 50 has played in other crime movies which include Donnie … [Read more…]
James “Whitey” Bulger the one time feared Boston mob boss leader of the Winter Hill Gang was convicted of racketeering for his part in multiple murders among other crimes much of which he committed while he was allegedly an FBI informant. Bulger now 83 showed no reaction at all in court when the verdict … [Read more…]
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…]
Prosecutors have rested their case against Winter Hill gang leader James “Whitey” Bulger and now the case may very well come down to witness credibility. The final witness was called by the prosecution last Friday in the ongoing 32 count racketeering trial including 19 murder charges against Bulger and now its the defense teams … [Read more…]
Stephen “The Riflemen” Flemmi the former partner of James “Whitey” Bulger and Winter Hill gang member finally got his turn to take the stand in the ongoing Bulger trial. Flemmi and Bulger traded some obscenities after coming face to face again after 18 years. Flemmi who is currently serving a life sentence for his … [Read more…]
The long awaited trial of Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger charged with 32 counts of racketeering where is he accused of participating in 19 murders during his reign as boss of the Winter Hill gang in the 1970’s and 80’s. Bulger was one of the most wanted men in the world after he fled … [Read more…]
The jury process has now been completed and opening statements are set to begin today in the trial of reputed Winger Hill Gang leader James “Whitey” Bulger. The jury is made up of 18 people and contains 11 men and 7 women from eastern Massachusetts. Bulgers fate will be decided by 12 of these … [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…]
According to recently released FBI files on Winter Hill boss James “Whitey” Bulger and enforcer Stephen “the Rifleman” Flemmi the two informants provided plenty of intelligence on the New England Cosa Nostra family. Surprisingly the informant files show that Flemmi provided the feds with much more information on the New England mob then Bulger … [Read more…]
Philadelphia mobster turned rat Philip Leonetti claims that he suggested killing James “Whitey” Bulger thirty years ago. According to Leonetti while his uncle Nicodemo Scarfo who was then boss of the Philadelphia mafia was in La Tuna prison in 1983 he put him in charge of running the crime families day to day operations … [Read more…]
The appellate court disqualified US District Court Judge Richard Stearns from the Bulger case earlier last month due to a possible conflict of interest. US District Court Judge Denise Casper was then randomly chosen to replace Stearns on the bench. Now just 11 days after being chosen to preside over the case against alleged … [Read more…]
Claims made by Whitey Bulger that he had immunity for the crime he committed in the 1970s is being scoffed at by federal prosecutors. The defense team for the Boston Mobster claims he was granted immunity by former and now deceased U.S. Attorney Jeremiah O’Sullivan while he was an informant for the feds supplying … [Read more…]