Judy Clarke to represent alleged Boston Marathon bomber
A judge appointed a prominent California-based defense attorney with death penalty experience to represent the alleged Boston Marathon bomber.
Feds: Man tries to extort Boston celebrity
A Lowell man accused of trying to extort money for a Boston celebrity is facing federal charges for allegedly trying to ruin the man’s life.
Attorney: Whitey Bulger can’t sit through long court days
The lawyer for James “Whitey” Bulger said Tuesday that he is worried about the the toll an extended trial day would take on the 83-year-old alleged mobster.
‘Whitey’ Bulger lawyer wants name of fed informant
The lawyer for alleged mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger is asking the court to force government prosecutors to reveal the idenity of a confidential informant.
Suleiman Abu Ghaith: Bin Laden son-in-law to face conspiracy charges in New York court
A son-in-law of Osama bin Laden faces arraignment on Friday in a federal court in New York, where he is charged with conspiracy to kill Americans.
Jury will not decide Whitey Bulger immunity issue
A federal judge dealt a blow to the apparent key defense of alleged mob boss Whitey Bulger in a ruling that said a jury will not hear the immunity claim.