Catherine Greig, James ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s girlfriend, pleads guilty to helping him in life on the run
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James “Whitey” Bulger’s girlfriend, Catherine Greig, pleaded guilty in federal court today to helping him elude capture for 16 years.
The plea came after a brief statement by Steve Davis, brother of one of the 19 people Bulger allegedly murdered, who said, “She’s not what she appears to be. ... She’s a monster.”
US District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock, who asked Greig, 60, to speak up at the beginning of the plea hearing, asked her if she understood that there was no agreement on sentencing. “I’m not bound by sentencing guidelines,” he said. “You understand that?”
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Boston Globe reporters Shelley Murphy and Milton Valencia were in the courtroom from the courtroom. You can read their trial updates below.
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Waiting at federal court for Cathy Greig's plea, people already lining up for 2:30 hearing #WhiteyBulgerby Shelley Murphy via twitter 3/14/2012 4:36:27 PM -
Settling in courtroom for #Greig hearing. #WhiteyBulger. Orderly process, with some media in jury box, and family of victims here as well.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:14:27 PM -
Globe's @GlobeCullen and @ShelleyMurphy front and center.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:14:57 PM
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Steve Davis here, as well as McGonagle family. #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:15:33 PM
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#Greig sister Margaret McCusker sitting by herself in left front row. #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:16:14 PM
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Top AUSA's coming in courtroom now, led by First Assistant Jack Pirozzolo #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:17:29 PM
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#WhiteyBulger lawyer J.W. Carney Jr. in courtroom now, and McCusker's lawyer has sat with her.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:18:41 PM
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Lots of anticipation, if you can imagine. The court officers, press, even the public, are getting system/process down. #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:19:31 PM
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Pat Donahue, wife of alleged #WhiteyBulger victim, just walked in, followed by US Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz. #Greigby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:21:58 PM
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AUSA James Herbert and James Lang, head of criminal division, hear as well and Boston FBI special agent in charge Richard DesLauriers #Greigby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:27:00 PM
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#Greig coming in courtroom, keeps head down. doesn't really acknowledge anyone.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:30:52 PM
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#Greig hair looks a little more styled than last time. She fills out some paperwork with attorney Reddington, does not look back.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:31:40 PM
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Courtroom goes silent in #Greig. She's staring forward, in blue prison garb.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:33:02 PM
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All rise. #Greig #whiteybulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:33:23 PM
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Woodlock begins by asking how California charges got here, saying unusual. Pirozzolo responds saying an agree to change in venue (deal?)by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:34:47 PM
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"Venue is not a constitutional right," Pirozzolo says. Judge says it may be, but seems to agree it can be waived.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:35:40 PM
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Reddington says they want to waive it. #Greigby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:36:01 PM
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Judge now asking for definition of who the victims in this case would be. #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:37:55 PM
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Pirozzollo says people whose identities were stolen are victims. Also, #WhiteyBulger victims.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:39:28 PM
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Pirozzolo adds, "emotional harm can be the type of harm," that introduces #WhiteyBulger victims into this case.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:40:03 PM
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Identity fraud victims don't want to get involved. But several #WhiteyBulger victims are here.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:40:54 PM
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"The delay to bring Mr. Bugler here to face the charges caused severe emotional distressed." Pirozzolo says in #Greigby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:42:57 PM
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Says that because of #Greig, some of families faced prospect of never seeing #WhiteyBulger brought to justice.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:43:34 PM
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Judge wants further argument, say from 30 days from today. #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:44:11 PM
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This will dictate whether #WhiteyBulger families get to argue before #Greig is sentenced. Today she only pleads guiltyby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:44:58 PM
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#Greig raises hand and agrees to say the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truthby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:45:53 PM
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"I've had questions, but my attorney has helped me understand those questions," #Greig saysby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:46:57 PM
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##Greig speaks softly. Says she will be 61 in a few weeks. Judge asks her to speak up.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:47:50 PM
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#Greig says never took drugs or alcohol, but sought mental health help in 1984 after suicide in family. #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:49:33 PM
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#Greig gets caught up, teary. Reddington pats her back. She gets stronger. Judge moves on.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:50:12 PM
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Judge advises "I'm not bound by sentencing guidelines...you understand that?"....."I do, your Honor," #Greig respondsby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:50:54 PM
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Backtrack, only medication is for thyroid problems. #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:51:18 PM
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Judge says straight out that there's no deal on sentencing, and it's up to him. "You understand that?"..."Yes."by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:51:46 PM
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"You understand the government is in a position to compel you to testify?"...."I do, Your Honor." #Greig says, #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:52:27 PM
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BTW, #Greig faces up to 5 years on each of 3 charges. #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:52:54 PM
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"You understand you can face more time in jail if you do not cooperate?"...."I do your Honor." #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:53:35 PM
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#WhiteyBulger victim families have indicated pros. won't call her to testify, but judge says here it's still open, #Greig agreesby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:54:02 PM
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#WhiteyBulger victim families said they have been told #Greig could face 32 months under guidelines, but there's no deal and could changeby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:54:55 PM
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RT @GlobeJenPeter: And here's our live blog of the Greig hearing on boston.com bit.lyby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:55:04 PM
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#Greig is looking forward, nodding her head to judge #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:55:53 PM
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Judge tells her any money she has in an account can be taken in fine. #Greig says she understands.by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:57:12 PM
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HOWEVER, Pros. Pirozzolo agrees that #Greig home in Quincy not subject to fines for these crimes. "laws of only forfeiture go so far."by Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:58:00 PM
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Pirozzolo adds, they can still look at whether it was funded, bought in anyway from #WhiteyBulger crimes. Then, available under forfeitureby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 6:59:13 PM
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Judge even adds that he may be able to look at Quincy home for court fines. Asks government to respond in a month #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 7:00:08 PM
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"You understand you are given up all your rights to contest the forfeiture," Judge says in #Greig #WhiteyBulgerby Milton Valencia via twitter 3/14/2012 7:01:10 PM