Bulger prosecutors want background checks of jurors
Federal prosecutors in the upcoming murder trial of alleged mobster James “Whitey” Bulger want to conduct criminal background checks on potential jurors.
Bulger trial jury selection questions proposed
Federal prosecutors and lawyers for alleged mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger submitted joint proposed jury selection questions as the Bulger trial nears.
Judge: Bulger can’t claim immunity at murder trial
A federal judge has rejected accused mobster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s claim that a former prosecutor granted him immunity from prosecution.
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.
Federal appeals court removes Bulger judge
The federal appeals court in Massachusetts has decided to remove the judge in the James “Whitey” Bulger trial.
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.