James J. Bulger

James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger (born on September 3, 1929 in South Boston, Massachusetts) is a fugitive wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for racketeering ("RICO"), murder, conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit extortion, narcotics distribution, conspiracy to commit money laundering, extortion and money laundering. The FBI says that Bulger, along with fellow mobster Stephen Flemmi, was a leader of the Winter Hill Gang, an organized crime group operating in the Boston area.

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September 3 - 1929 - South Boston, Massachusetts - Fugitive - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Racketeering - Murder - Conspiracy - Extortion - Narcotics - Money laundering - Mobster - Stephen Flemmi - Winter Hill Gang - Organized crime - Boston

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Bulger was an FBI informant and used that position to eliminate competition and consolidate his own control of organized crime in Boston.

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Informant - Organized crime

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After being warned by now-imprisoned FBI agent, John Connolly, that he was about to be indicted, Bulger, along with his girlfriend, Catherine Greig, fled prosecution. He is on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list and a reward for 1,000,000 USD is being offered for information leading to his capture.

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John Connolly - FBI Ten Most Wanted

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The last confirmed sighting of Bulger was in London in 2002, though in late July, 2005, the FBI sent agents to Uruguay to investigate a lead.

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London - 2002 - July - 2005 - Uruguay

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Bulger is the older brother (by 5 years) of William M. "Billy" Bulger, former President of the Massachusetts State Senate and head of the University of Massachusetts system from 1996 to 2003.

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William M. "Billy" Bulger - Massachusetts State Senate - University of Massachusetts - 1996 - 2003

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