Hitman who killed Whitey Bulger sentenced to 25 years in prison
Prosecutors initially had said Geas used a lock attached to a belt to repeatedly hit the 89-year-old Bulger in the head.
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Inmate sentenced in prison killing of infamous gangster "Whitey" Bulger
An inmate was sentenced to more than four years in prison Thursday for his role in the 2018 killing of the infamous gangster James "Whitey" Bulger.
Accused lookout in Whitey Bulger killing avoids more jail time
Sean McKinnon was accused along with two other inmates in the 2018 killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger at a troubled West Virginia prison.
3 men charged in Whitey Bulger's prison killing have plea deals
Three men charged in the 2018 prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger have reached plea deals with prosecutors, according to court papers filed Monday.
DOJ: Prison failures led to Whitey Bulger's murder
A new Justice Department watchdog report reveals a botched prison transfer led to the death of notorious gangster Whitey Bulger, who was beaten by fellow inmates.
Whitey Bulger's murder exposed "deeply troubling" failures, watchdog report says
Inmates and over 100 prison personnel at USP Hazelton, the West Virginia prison where Whitey Bulger was beaten to death hours after his transfer there, knew he was coming.
Inmates prepared for Whitey Bulger's arrival before he was killed, calls show
Sean McKinnon, who is accused of acting as a lookout, told his mother that inmates were preparing for the arrival of a "higher profile person."
Man charged in Whitey Bulger prison killing to stay locked up until trial
Sean McKinnon told federal agents he wasn't aware of what happened to Bulger, prosecutors say.
The 60 Minutes Whitey Bulger archives
For more than three decades, 60 Minutes covered the crimes and conspiracy of the notorious Boston gangster as he evaded arrest and was finally caught
Man arrested in 1984 "cold-blooded" killing linked to Whitey Bulger
Michael Lewis, 61, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the 1984 fatal shooting of Brian Watson.
Whitey Bulger "predictably" killed in prison, family says
Family members of Boston crime boss filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons and 30 unnamed employees.
Last known photos of Whitey Bulger released
The last known photos of late notorious gangster Whitey Bulger are being released for the first time, along with the story behind what happened while he was on the run and after he was caught. Jeff Glor speaks to Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman, who co-authored "Hunting Whitey," and former FBI agent Noreen Gleason, who was running Bulger's case when he was captured.
Family of Whitey Bulger sues U.S. government for wrongful death
The 89-year-old gangster was beaten to death in 2018 after being transferred to a federal prison
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Death certificate reveals details of Whitey Bulger's demise
Death certificate confirms that notorious Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger died of blunt force injuries to the head in prison last year
Passage: The killing of "Whitey" Bulger
The former Boston crime boss and FBI informant, jailed in connection with 11 murders and other crimes, was slain in a West Virginia prison
2nd suspect reportedly emerges in murder of Whitey Bulger
Official says former Boston crime boss was transferred to USP Hazelton in West Virginia after causing problems at the prison in Florida
"Misery Mountain": Violence plagued prison before Whitey Bulger killing
Lawmakers, advocates and even prison guards had been sounding the alarm about dangerous conditions at USP Hazelton
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Whitey Bulger killed
A federal prison in West Virginia is on lockdown as the search continues for whoever killed notorious mobster Whitey Bulger. But early signs point to a career killer. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Mafia hit man is reportedly suspect in death of Whitey Bulger
Fotios "Freddy" Geas was known to despise gangsters who ratted each other out; Bulger was a longtime FBI informant
Whitey Bulger's eyes reportedly almost gouged out in deadly attack
Notorious mob boss apparently severely beaten by one or more inmates before his death in prison, sources say
Whitey Bulger apparently killed in prison
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News Whitey Bulger apparently was severely beaten by one or more inmates before his death in prison. The notorious mob boss was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. He was serving a life sentence for his role in 11 murders and other crimes. Other reports say he was targeted in prison for being a government informant. Nikki Battiste reports.
Whitey Bulger dies
The notorious Boston gangster White Bulger died in a West Virginia federal prison Tuesday, just hours after he was transferred there. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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Steve Bannon set for New York trial starting Feb. 25, judge rules
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Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers
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Famed ballet dancer dies in fall from balcony in Russia
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Trump taps Musk-allied big tech critic Brendan Carr to head FCC
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Netflix says 60 million households watched Tyson-Paul match
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How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
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Bed maker waited to report defect that killed 1 and injured others
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Missing skydiver found dead miles from intended landing spot in Louisiana
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Steve Bannon set for New York trial starting Feb. 25, judge rules
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Bed maker waited to report defect that killed 1 and injured others
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Netflix says 60 million households watched Tyson-Paul match
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U.S. regulators initiate 2 probes into Ford recalls, including 113,000 Ford SUVs
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
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Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands impacted.
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How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
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Steve Bannon set for New York trial starting Feb. 25, judge rules
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Trump taps Musk-allied big tech critic Brendan Carr to head FCC
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the FCC, calling Carr a "warrior for Free Speech."
Hegseth paid accuser but denies wrongdoing, attorney says
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Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future
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How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
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Bed maker waited to report defect that killed 1 and injured others
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Woman in Idaho abortion ban case shares her story
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Famed ballet dancer dies in fall from balcony in Russia
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures
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Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers
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Russia warns of world war after Biden's decision on missiles for Ukraine
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Hologram used in bid to solve sex worker's cold case murder
Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.
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The stars of "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy
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Netflix says 60 million households watched Tyson-Paul match
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"Gladiator II" cast on new film
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Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned Miss Universe
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Cher opens up about life with Sonny
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How this new car runs without gas or electricity
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Meta facing courtroom battle
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The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
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How climate change impacts the economy
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
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Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
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Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
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Shootings near New Orleans parade route
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New Orleans parade shootings: What we know
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Testimony continues in Laken Riley trial
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The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
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Controversy over Trump's Cabinet picks
CBS News has learned President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, paid a settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's attorney said the Army veteran paid to ward off a baseless lawsuit and that she initiated a consensual encounter while Hegseth was intoxicated. Meanwhile, Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, remains under scrutiny amid reports of his alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, which he denies. The former Florida representative was the subject of a House ethics investigation, which ended when Gaetz resigned his House seat last week.
Shootings near New Orleans parade route
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Biden reiterates support for Ukraine
President Biden reiterated support for Ukraine in the war against Russia during the G20 Summit in Brazil. This comes as Russian officials react to Mr. Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made and supplied missiles deeper into Russia. CBS News' Willie J. Inman reports.
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