Newly discovered Whitey Bulger writings show former FBI agent was framed, lawyers allege - AP News
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Whitey Bulger's lawyers claim newly discovered writings prove a former FBI agent was framed.
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Whitey Bulger's lawyers are alleging that newly discovered writings from the notorious mobster prove a former FBI agent was framed, according to AP News. Bulger, who was convicted of racketeering, murder, and other crimes, had long claimed corruption within the FBI during his case. The discovery of these documents could potentially support claims that evidence against him was fabricated or that FBI misconduct tainted his prosecution. Bulger was killed in federal prison in 2018, but his legal team continues to challenge the validity of his conviction. The alleged evidence may raise questions about investigative integrity in one of the most high-profile organized crime cases of recent decades.
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Bulger's legal team continues to challenge his conviction based on newly discovered documents alleging FBI misconduct.
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