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James "Whitey" Bulger's ascension to reputed crime boss involved a series of violent killings. Deborah Feyerick reports.

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Lawyer: Bulger will take the stand during his trialupdated: Tue Aug 07 2012 02:15:00

James "Whitey" Bulger, the reputed former Boston mob boss who was arrested last summer in California, will take the stand when his murder trial starts in March 2013, his lawyer said Monday.

Attorney: "Whitey" Bulger plans to argue for immunityupdated: Tue Jun 26 2012 18:06:00

James "Whitey" Bulger, the reputed former Boston mob boss who was arrested last summer in California, is planning to argue that his upcoming case should be dismissed because of an immunity agreement he had while working as an FBI informant in the 1970s, according to court documents and the defendant's attorneys.

Girlfriend gets 8 years for hiding 'Whitey' Bulgerupdated: Tue Jun 12 2012 14:47:00

The girlfriend of James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in federal prison Tuesday for identity fraud and helping the reputed mob boss avoid capture for 16 years.

Prosecutors seeking decade in prison for Whitey Bulger's girlfriendupdated: Tue Jun 12 2012 09:19:00

Calling it "the most extreme case" of harboring a fugitive, prosecutors want the girlfriend of reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger to spend the next decade in prison. Catherine Greig is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District court in Boston.

'Whitey' Bulger girlfriend pleads guiltyupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 19:53:00

The longtime companion of notorious fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger has pleaded guilty to several charges related to her infamous 16-year run from authorities with her alleged mobster boyfriend.

James 'Whitey' Bulger may have authored memoirs, prosecutors sayupdated: Tue Mar 13 2012 14:18:00

Alleged Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger may have authored two memoirs, one of which was titled "My Life in the Irish Mafia," according to court documents.

'Whitey' Bulger trial set for Novemberupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 17:04:00

A judge has set the date of James "Whitey" Bulger's trial on charges including murder for November 5, the U.S. attorney's office for Massachusetts said Monday.

FBI: $2.1 million reward paid in 'Whitey' Bulger caseupdated: Sat Sep 24 2011 05:26:00

The FBI shelled out $2.1 million for tips that led to the arrest of fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger and his companion, Catherine E. Greig, the agency's Boston office announced Friday.

James 'Whitey' Bulger arrestedupdated: Thu Aug 18 2011 12:33:00

CNN's Deb Feyerick takes a look at notorious mobster, James "Whitey" Bulger.

Mobster's girlfriend pleads not guilty to hiding Bulgerupdated: Thu Aug 18 2011 12:33:00

The longtime companion of notorious fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger pleaded not guilty in Boston Thursday to charges she harbored and concealed him, said a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.

'Whitey' Bulger's companion indictedupdated: Thu Aug 11 2011 15:57:00

Catherine E. Greig, the longtime companion of notorious fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger, was indicted Thursday on charges she harbored and concealed him, officials said.

'Whitey' Bulger's companion sells share of house to sister for $1updated: Wed Jul 27 2011 16:15:00

The long-time companion of notorious fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger has sold her share of her family's Boston home for $1 to her twin sister, according to registry records.

The fugitive life of 'The Elvis of gangsters'updated: Fri Jul 15 2011 13:31:00

James "Whitey" Bulger was raised in a tight-knit world of Irish families in a community that protected its own.

'Whitey' Bulger's drug boss talksupdated: Fri Jul 15 2011 13:31:00

A former drug boss who worked for ex-fugitive James 'Whitey' Bulger reveals details about the alleged mob chief.

New photos show weapons, cash recovered from Bulger apartmentupdated: Wed Jul 13 2011 05:59:00

Government prosecutors have released a series of new photographs showing cash, weapons and even a grenade recovered from the Santa Monica, California, apartment where fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger and his long-time companion, Catherine Greig, apparently lived for 15 years while he was being hunted by the FBI.

James 'Whitey' Bulger arrives in Bostonupdated: Wed Jul 06 2011 17:10:00

CNN affiliate WHDH provides exclusive footage of James "Whitey" Bulger arriving in Boston by helicopter.

Reputed mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger pleads not guiltyupdated: Wed Jul 06 2011 17:10:00

Reputed mobster James "Whitey" Bulger pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all counts against him, including his alleged role in 19 murders.

'Whitey' Bulger enjoyed Vegas gambling trips, prosecutors sayupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 05:51:00

James "Whitey" Bulger lived "a relatively comfortable lifestyle" with his girlfriend for the 16 years he was a fugitive, including numerous gambling trips to Las Vegas, according to a government document filed in his case Monday.

1998: Bulger's FBI contact in courtupdated: Tue Jun 28 2011 05:51:00

In 1998, former FBI agent John Connolly exercised his Fifth Amendment rights in regards to aiding "Whitey" Bulger.

How the feds caught 'Whitey' Bulgerupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 15:09:00

Kara Finnstrom reports that the arrest of accused mobster James "Whitey" Bulger in Santa Monica is the talk of the town.

Beyond the 'Whitey' Bulger lore: 19 murder victimsupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 15:09:00

James "Whitey" Bulger left Boston 16 years ago in the dark of night, a brash high-echelon FBI snitch one step ahead of a racketeering indictment. He returned last week under the glare of camera lights, a stooped 81-year-old man in shackles.

Life on the lam: Bulger, girlfriend enjoyed ocean breezes, fine diningupdated: Sat Jun 25 2011 10:45:00

The alleged East Coast mobster and his girlfriend were known as Charlie and Carol Gasko, a May-December couple living in the heart of sunny Southern California, just two blocks from the beach and an upscale outdoor mall, in a town known for its unapologetic liberalism.

Bulger captured after years on the runupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 21:22:00

CNN's Anderson Cooper takes a look at the life and reputation of longtime fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger.

Captured fugitive 'Whitey' Bulger appears before judgesupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 21:22:00

Whisked to Boston to face dozens of charges, including murder and racketeering, captured fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger made a court appearance Friday and said he could afford a lawyer "if you give me my money back."

Fugitive crime boss capturedupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 22:39:00

Residents react to the news that fugitive mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was arrested. KABC has more.

Captured fugitive 'Whitey' Bulger will be taken to Bostonupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 22:39:00

More than $800,000 in cash, 30 firearms and fake IDs were found at the Santa Monica, California, apartment of fugitive mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, who will be taken to Boston to face a string of charges, including multiple murders, the FBI said Thursday.

People.com: FBI Captures Mob Boss James 'Whitey' Bulgerupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 15:51:00

The legendary Boston crime figure, wanted for 19 murders, is arrested in California

FBI hunts for girlfriend of Top Ten Most Wanted fugitiveupdated: Tue Jun 21 2011 06:21:00

Alleged mobster James "Whitey" Bulger has been on the run since 1995. The FBI is trying a new strategy to catch him: Concentrate on finding his longtime girlfriend and with luck they will find Bulger, too.

FBI seeks clues on TV talk shows updated: Tue Jun 21 2011 06:21:00

The FBI runs ads on TV shows watched primarily by women to seek tips on two fugitives.

FBI: Did Most Wanted gangster visit Italy in April?updated: Sat Sep 15 2007 18:06:00

The FBI on Friday released a picture and video of a man and woman seen on the Italian island of Sicily in April, saying they could be fugitive underworld crime boss James J. "Whitey" Bulger, sought for his alleged role in numerous murders and organized crime activities, and his girlfriend.

Have you seen this man?updated: Sat Sep 15 2007 18:06:00

The FBI is investigating the possible sighting of one of its 10 most wanted fugitives. CNN's Kelli Arena reports.

Ex-FBI agent indicted in 1982 killingupdated: Wed May 04 2005 16:40:00

An ex-FBI agent serving 10 years for tipping off a reputed crime boss was indicted on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy Wednesday, CNN has learned.

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