A former Mafia hitman was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday in the 2018 fatal prison bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-06 01:00:37">September 6, 2024 at 1:00 a.m.</time>

A former Mafia hitman was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday in the 2018 fatal prison bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger.{ai:summary}<p>A former Mafia hitman received a 25-year prison sentence for the 2018 killing of Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, who was bludgeoned to death in prison. </p><p>The case highlights ongoing issues related to organized crime and prison safety. #crime</p>

An ex-Mafia hitman serving life gets more time in the slaying of gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger

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