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3 men set for pleas, sentencings in prison killing of Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger
Three men accused in the 2018 prison killing of James 'Whitey' Bulger are facing plea hearing and sentencing in federal court.
The accused planned to kill Bulger, viewing him as a 'snitch' and used a belt with a lock to bludgeon him to death.
Justice Department opted not to seek the death penalty, with charges including conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and making false statements. [ more ]