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Judge to hear argument on Bulger’s immunity claim

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A judge is set to hear arguments on James "Whitey" Bulger's claim that he was given immunity to commit crimes while he was an FBI informant. The 83-year-old Bulger is awaiting trial in a racketeering indictment accusing him of participating in 19 murders. He claims a federal prosecutor gave him immunity for his crimes while he was providing the FBI information.

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A judge is set to hear arguments on reputed Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger’s claim that he was given immunity to commit crimes while he was an FBI informant.