Bulger's Girlfriend Wants To Be Free On Bail Before Trial
BOSTON (AP) -- A lawyer for the longtime girlfriend of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger says she should be let out on bail while awaiting trial, arguing that she is not a danger to the community and will not flee if released.
Attorney Kevin Reddington says in court documents that Catherine Greig and her twin sister are both willing to post Massachusetts homes they own as collateral.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports
Greig and Bulger were apprehended last month in Santa Monica, Calif., after allegedly spending the last 16 years on the run together.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Lana Jones reports
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Reddington said prosecutors "will have a difficult time" proving that Greig harbored Bulger as a fugitive. He said Greig could be placed on electronic monitoring and home confinement to assure her appearance in court.
Prosecutors have said they will argue against releasing her before trial.
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