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Greig Fights Sentence for Aiding Bulger
A lawyer for the longtime girlfriend of Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger has argued that her 8-year prison sentence for helping him while he was a… -
Judge Rejects Bulger Future Immunity Claim
A federal judge has ruled that gangster James “Whitey” Bulger cannot present evidence to a jury about his claim that he was given immunity for future… -
Greater Boston Video: MIT Gunman Hoax Named MIT President as Target, Aaron Swartz as Motive
For 18 minutes Saturday morning, the person claiming there was a gunman at MIT described the fictional threat using a Sprint messaging service for people… -
Cambridge Police: Gun Hoax Delivered Via Internet Relay
The false report of a gunman on the MIT campus last weekend was relayed by Internet relay — a messaging service that allows people with hearing and speech… -
Ex-Chelsea Housing Chief Pleas Guilty; AG May Have a Bigger Target in Mind
On Tuesday, former Chelsea Housing Authority chief Michael McLaughlin plead guilty to federal charges for padding his salary and attempting to hide the… -
Boston Police Commish's Son Charged in NH with DUI
Boston’s police commissioner says his son was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence in New Hampshire and will seek professional… -
Amid Pileup of News, Senate Candidates Get out of the Gate
It’s been a wild week for news. We started with the expected: snowstorm cleanup and Pres. Obama’s State of the Union Address. Then came the historic: the… -
Greater Boston Video: Alleged Bulger Victim's Niece Holds Court Outside Courthouse
WGBH News’ Adam Reilly covered yesterday’s hearing for James “Whitey” Bulger. Outside the courthouse, Sandra Patient of Manchester, N.H., talked to… -
Violence and Media: The Real Effects
Is there a link between violent media and violent behavior? Kara Miller asks Dr. Michael Rich, co-founder of the Center on Media and Child Health at… -
Attorney Claims Bulger Never An FBI Informant
A lawyer for reputed gangster James “Whitey” Bulger has told a judge a jury should decide Bulger’s claim he had immunity to commit crimes from a former…