Whitey: United States Of America V. James J. Bu... May 2026

: Bulger was charged with involvement in 19 murders; the jury found him responsible for 11 of those deaths .

The criminal case (Case 1:99-cr-10371) concluded with Bulger's conviction in 2013 and his subsequent death in federal prison in 2018. Case Overview and Verdict Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bu...

: On November 14, 2013, U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper sentenced Bulger to two consecutive life terms plus five years . : Bulger was charged with involvement in 19