Former Winter Hill Gang Leader Arrested In Extortion Case
Massachusetts prosecutors have announced the arrest of 83-year-old former Boston-area gang boss Howie Winter.
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Massachusetts prosecutors have announced the arrest of 83-year-old former Boston-area gang boss Howie Winter.
J.W. Carney Jr. told U.S. Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler that it will be "impossible" for him to read hundreds of thousands of documents by Nov. 5.
Lawyers for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger are due in court to give a judge a status update on evidence turned over by prosecutors in preparation for his trial in November.
A federal judge has turned down a request from the twin sister of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's girlfriend to lift a lien on her South Boston home, saying the house could be used to pay court-ordered fines.
The family of a man allegedly killed by Massachusetts gangster James "Whitey" Bulger has asked a judge to keep its lawsuit against former FBI officials alive.
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal over whether the family of a man allegedly killed by Whitey Bulger should get millions of dollars from the government.
The former head of the Massachusetts State Police reveals how his investigations were routinely compromised by the F.B.I.
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Prosecutors and defense lawyers for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger say the evidence-sharing they have argued over for months is now on track for his trial in November.
Lawyers for mobster James "Whitey" Bulger are due in court to update a judge on a long-running dispute over evidence turned over to the defense by federal prosecutors.
Three families who say Whitey Bulger killed their loved ones have won their wrongful death cases against the government.
Steve Rakes says Whitey Bulger threatened his life, and took his South Boston liquor store.
A federal judge has approved the prosecution's request and frozen the assets of Catherine Greig, the girlfriend of reputed Boston mob boss Whitey Bulger.
The trial of alleged mobster James Whitey Bulger will remain on November 5th, at least for now.
Prosecutors are trying to seize assets of mobster James "Whitey" Bulger's girlfriend.
The girlfriend of notorious Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, who was on the run with him for 16 years, entered a guilty plea in court on Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors believe reputed mob boss Whitey Bulger may have been writing memoirs and they will likely use the evidence against him at his upcoming trial.
Prosecutors tell family members of Bulger's alleged victims that Catherine Greig will plead guilty to two charges.
Steve Davis, the brother of an alleged Bulger victim, says federal prosecutors told him that Catherine Greig is expected to plead guilty next week.
The trial for reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger will be November 5, it was announced Monday afternoon.
The brother of one of James "Whitey" Bulger's alleged victims is speaking out after actor Mark Wahlberg expressed interest in a jailhouse meeting with the reputed former mob boss.
A federal prosecutor believes the 82-year-old will try to "manipulate the system" so he's never brought to trial for his alleged role in 19 murders.
Multiple sources tell WBZ-TV it was a brief, but very intense visit under tight security for 82-year-old Whitey Bulger at Boston Medical Center.
Whitey Bulger was rushed to the hospital last week. The I-Team has learned the Boston mobster has been treated recently for health problems.
This is the big week of the year for year-end lists, the year in review, the best and worst of the year gone by, and so on and so on, and I don't blame you if you've already heard enough of them.
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night.
Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday "for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official" at the end of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
At Boston's Logan Airport holiday travel traffic and icy runways caused long lines and big delays.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Slow zones on the T are no more. The final slow zones were removed from the Green Line on Friday.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 43 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out 10 assists for his third career triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 on Saturday night.
Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday "for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official" at the end of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
The New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.