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3 guys charged in connection to Whitey Bulger’s death

Aug 18, 2022 comments off


This June 23, 2011, file reservation picture offered by the U.S. Marshals Service reveals James “Whitey” Bulger. Relative of Boston criminal offense manager James “Whitey” Bulger Jr. have actually submitted a suit versus the Federal Bureau of Prisons for stopping working to safeguard Bulger, who was beaten to death in a West Virginia jail. The household submitted the claim on Oct. 30, 2020 2 years after Bulger was moved to United States Penitentiary, Hazelton, and eliminated. (U.S. Marshals Service through AP, File)

CLARKSBURG, W. VA (WLNE)– A federal district attorney out of West Virginia stated Thursday that 3 guys have actually been charged in connection to the death of James “Whitey” Bulger.

The district attorney stated 55-year-old Fotios Geas, 48-year-old Paul DeCologero, and Sean McKinnon, 36, were all charged Wednesday with conspiracy to devote very first degree murder.

Geas and DeCologero are implicated of beating Bulger in the head numerous times triggering his death in October 2018 while in a West Virginia jail.

Geas and DeCologero are charged with helping and abetting very first degree murder, together with attack leading to major physical injury. Geas is likewise dealing with a different murder charge.

McKinnon was on parole at the time of the indictment and was detained in Florida Thursday.

Bulger was 89 years of ages when he passed away. He is a recognized gang member that was condemned for numerous murders, racketeering, cash laundering charges and more.